P: Wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace: on this holy night you have come to us and transformed our darkness and the darkness of this world with your eternal, illuminating light. We laud and worship you, Jesus Christ:
C: Light of the world, banish the darkness.
P: We rejoice and celebrate your humble birth, as we ponder its meaning for us and indeed, all of creation. You, Jesus our Savior, are God’s greatest, perfect gift! We laud and worship you, Jesus Christ:
C: Light of the world, banish the darkness.
(Stanza 1 of Silent Night is sung)
P: We are truly thankful that you have liberated us from sin, de…
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