A CELTIC LITURGY FOR WEEK 2 OF ADVENT
John 1:6-9
In the lonely places
The wilderness
Where we stand forlorn
Windswept and alone
Your voice calls out - Prepare a way for the Lord
In the dark places
The shadows
Where we hide our fears
Embrace our tears
Your voice calls out - Prepare a way for the Lord
For the desert places in which we walk
The streets we roam
The paths we cross
Guide our feet
Take us to places
Where you would go
Give us words that you would use
That in this Advent season
Of promise and preparation
We might point the way with John the Baptist
To the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
O come, Thou Day-spring, from on high,And cheer us by thy drawing nigh;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death’s dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel - Shall come again and with us ever dwell
Circle us, Lord
Circle us with the light of your presence, bright within this dark world
Enable us to be overcomers of fear and temptation
Enable us to be victors over sin and despair
Enable us to become that which you would desire
Lord of creation, Lord of Salvation - Circle us with the light of your presence
Circle us, Lord
Circle our family within the shelter of your outstretched arms
Protect them in each moment of their daily lives
Protect them in the decisions that they face
Protect their homes and relationships
Lord of creation, Lord of Salvation
Circle our families with the light of your presence
Circle us, Lord
Circle this nation with Advent love and hope
Create a desire to listen to the Advent message
Create a willingness to understand and respond
Create a need to reach out to the Christ Child
Lord of creation, Lord of Salvation
Circle our nation with the light of your presence
Circle us, Lord
Circle this world with the joy of your Salvation
Where there is sickness and disease bring healing
Where there is hunger and despair bring hope
Where there is torture and oppression bring release
Lord of creation, Lord of Salvation
Circle this world with the light of your presence
Lord, thou hast given us thy Word for a light to shine upon our path;grant us so to meditate on that Word, and to follow its teaching,that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
may you continue to prepare the way
love and prayers Revd Sara
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