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Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and Mary’s magnificent song of praise, the letter to the Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ’s advent is for “the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” It is the kind of tension in which the church always lives as when in holy communion—with high delight—“we proclaim the Lord’s death.”

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Hymns:

Gathering Hymn: “The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came” ELW #265

Text: Basque carol; para. Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924

Blessing of the Advent Wreath: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” ELW #257

Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Köln, 1710; tr. composite

Text sts. 2, 6, 7 © 1997 Augsburg Fortress.

Hymn of the Day: “Savior of the Nations, Come” ELW # 263

Text: attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340-397; Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. hymnal version

Text © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. 

Offering: “Come Now, O Prince of Peace”

Text: Geon-yong Lee, b. 1947; tr. Marion Pope

Text © Geonyong Lee.

Sending Hymn: “Joy to the World” ELW #267

Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748

Readings:

First Reading: Micah 5:2-5a - From Bethlehem comes a ruler

Psalm: Luke 1:46b-55 - You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly. (Lk. 1:52)

Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10 - I have come to do your will

Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 [46-55] - Blessed are you among women / My soul magnifies the Lord

Liturgy reprinted from “Evangelical Lutheran Worship”, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress, used by permission of license #SBT004670 and One License A-709549; Prayers are from “Sundays & Seasons”, copyright 2023 Augsburg Fortress. Introductions to the readings are written by The Rev. Mark Oldenburg, Ph.D., Steck-Miller Professor Emeritus of the Art of Worship, United Lutheran Seminary.