The Propers for The Second Sunday after Christmas
Divine Service Setting Three / Matins – Page 184 / 219
Opening Hymn: 362 O Sing of Christ
Introit
Psalm 147:1, 5, 11-12; antiphon John 1:14
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory,
glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God;
for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;
his understanding is beyond measure.
But the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him,
in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!
Glory be to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning
is now, and will be forever. Amen.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory,
glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Collect
Almighty God, You have poured into our hearts the true Light of Your incarnate Word. Grant that
this Light may shine forth in our lives; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who
lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading – 1 Kings 3:4-15
And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the great high place. Solomon used
to offer a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. [5] At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a
dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” [6] And Solomon said, “You have
shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in
faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him
this great and steadfast love and have given him a son to sit on his throne this day. [7] And now,
O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of David my father, although I am but
a little child. I do not know how to go out or come in. [8] And your servant is in the midst of your
people whom you have chosen, a great people, too many to be numbered or counted for
multitude. [9] Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I
may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”
[10] It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. [11] And God said to him, “Because you
have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but
have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, [12] behold, I now do according to
your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before
you and none like you shall arise after you. [13] I give you also what you have not asked, both
riches and honour, so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days. [14] And if you will
walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then
I will lengthen your days.”
[15] And Solomon awoke, and behold, it was a dream. Then he came to Jerusalem and stood
before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered up burnt offerings and peace offerings,
and made a feast for all his servants.
Gradual
Isaiah 9:6; Psalm 98:1a
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Oh sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvelous things!
Epistle Reading – Ephesians 1:3-14
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with
every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, [4] even as he chose us in him before the
foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love
[5] he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, [6]
to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. [7] In him we
have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of
his grace, [8] which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
[9] making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in
Christ [10] as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things
on earth.
[11] In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the
purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, [12] so that we who were
the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. [13] In him you also, when you heard
the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised
Holy Spirit, [14] who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the
praise of his glory.
The Holy Gospel – Luke 2:40-52
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favour of God was upon
him.
[41] Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. [42] And
when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. [43] And when the feast was
ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not
know it, [44] but supposing him to be in the group they went a day’s journey, but then they began
to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances, [45] and when they did not find him,
they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him. [46] After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. [47] And all who heard
him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. [48] And when his parents saw him, they
were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your
father and I have been searching for you in great distress.” [49] And he said to them, “Why were
you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” [50] And they did not
understand the saying that he spoke to them. [51] And he went down with them and came to
Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
[52] And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favour with God and man.
Hymn of the Day: 410 Within the Father’s House
Distribution Hymns: 385 From East to West
392 God Loves Me Dearly
393 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Hymn: 390 Let Us All With Gladsome Voice