Isaiah 9:2, 6–7 and Luke 2:10-14
Music begins to “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”; plays quietly as underscore beneath reading.

LEADER:
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.

CONGREGATION:
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.

LEADER:
And His name will be called

CONGREGATION:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

LEADER:
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever.

CONGREGATION:
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

All Sing:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel

LEADER:
Then the angel said . . . “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

CONGREGATION:
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

All Sing:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.