The Sovereign Love of God

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T he C elebration of C hristmas

Assurance of Pardon Having faithfully confessed and renounced your sin, Christ also has been faithful to forgive your sins and to purify you from all unrighteousness. It is certain, that there is One who has spoken to the Father in your defense, Jesus Christ, the Righteous One who is the atoning sacrifice for our sins and for the sins of the whole world. His grace and peace are with you now. Amen. Petitions and Supplications, Ending with the Lord’s Prayer Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

~ Matthew 6.9-13 (KJV)

Doxology (and/or closing song) Praise God fromwhom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Departing to Serve

Benediction Almighty God, who has kept us in life, and wakened us to the light and hope of a new day; drive from our hearts all sloth and gloom by the beams of thy lovingkindness. And since our life is thy gift, defend that which thou hast given; preserve and increase us in all health; that when the evening comes, we may thankfully say: The Lord is the strength of my life; the Lord is my light and salvation. According to this our faith, be it done unto us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

~ James Ferguson (Ferguson andWallis, p. 14)

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