Privileged Vigil of the I Class – Purple
¶ If this is a Sunday, then the Fourth Sunday of Advent is commemorated.
INTROIT Ex. 16.6-7
This day ye shall know that the Lord will come and save us; and in the morning you shall see his glory. Ps. 23:1. The earth and its fullness is the Lord's; the world and all those who dwell therein. V. Glory be.
¶ The Gloria in Excelsis is not said.
COLLECT
O God, who each year makest us happy with the anticipation of our redemption, grant that as we now joyfully welcome thine only-begotten Son as our Redeemer, we may also look with confidence on the same Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, when he cometh as judge; who liveth and reigneth.
SEASONAL COLLECT
Of Saint Mary
EPISTLE Rom. 1.1-6
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God. Which he had promised before, by his prophets, in the holy scriptures, Concerning his Son, who was made to him of the seed of David, according to the flesh, Who was predestinated the Son of God in power, according to the spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead: By whom we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith, in all nations, for his Name: Among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ.
GRADUAL Ex. 16.6, 7; Ps. 79.2-3
This day you shall know that the Lord will come and save us; and in the morning you shall see his glory. V. Take heed, you who rule Israel, you who are shepherd over Joseph. You who are enthroned above the Cherubim, reveal yourselves to Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses.
+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (1.18-21)
When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child, of the Holy Ghost. Whereupon Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing publicly to expose her, was minded to put her away privately. But while he thought on these things, behold the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is conceived in her, is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus. For he shall save his people from their sins.
OFFERTORY Ps. 23.7
Lift up your gates, O princes, and be lifted up, O eternal gates, and the king of glory shall enter in.
SECRET
O Almighty God, we eagerly look forward to the adorable birthday of thy Son; grant that we may also receive his everlasting gifts with joy; who liveth and reigneth.
SEASONAL COLLECT
Of Saint Mary
COMMUNION Isa. 40.5
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all men shall see the salvation of God.
POSTCOMMUNION
O Lord, grant us new life as we celebrate the birthday of thine only-begotten Son, for his heavenly rite is our food and drink. Through the same.
SEASONAL COLLECT
Of Saint Mary
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