Service for Populus Sion, the Second Sunday in Advent, 4 December 2022

Service for Populus Sion, the Second Sunday in Advent, 4 December 2022 On this video from Redeemer: Prelude “Once He Came in Blessing,” The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn 74 Introit: Daughter of Zion: behold, thy Salvation cometh. The Lord shall cause His glorious voice to be heard: and ye shall have gladness of heart. Ps. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel: Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. (Isaiah 20:29, 30; Isaiah 62:11; Psalm 80:1) Old Testament Lesson: Micah 4:1–7 Epistle Lesson: Romans 15:4–13 Gradual: Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined: our God shall come. V. Gather My saints together unto Me: those that have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice. Alleluia! Alleluia! V. The powers of heaven shall be shaken: and then shall they see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Alleluia! (Psalm 50:2–3a; Luke 21:26–27) Holy Gospel: Luke 21:25–36 Hymn of the Day: “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” TLH Hymn 72 Sermon Prayers of the Church The Lord’s Prayer Postlude: “Once He Came in Blessing” TLH Hymn 74