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The Roman Missal: Advent to the Sundays after Epiphany (English) 7

1[Fourth Sunday of Advent.]
2Introit. Isaias xlv. Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just; let the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour.
3Ps. The heavens show forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands. Glory, &c.
4Prayer. Excita quæsumus. Stir up thy might, we beseech thee, O Lord, and come; and succour us with great power; that by the help of thy grace, the indulgence of thy mercy may accelerate what our sins impede. Who livest, &c.
5[The other Prayers as on the First Sunday, page 38.]
6Epistle. 1 Cor. iv. 1—5. Brethren, let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ, and the dispensers of the mysteries of God. Here now it is required among the dispensers, that a man be found faithful. But to me it is a very small thing to be judged by you, or by man's day: but neither do I judge my own self. For I am not conscious to myself of any thing, yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Therefore judge not before the time, until the Lord come; who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise from God.
7Gradual. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; and let all flesh bless his holy name. Alleluia, alleluia. Come, O Lord, and do not delay; forgive the sins of thy people Israel. Alleluia.
8Gospel. St Luke, iii. 1—6. The same as yesterday, page 56.
9[Credo.]
10Offertory. Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
11Secret. Look down favourably upon these sacrifices, O Lord, we beseech thee; that they may be profitable to our devotion and salvation. Through, &c.
12[The other Secrets as on the First Sunday, page 40.]
13Communion. Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bring forth a son; and his name shall be called Emmanuel.
14Postcom. Sumptis. Having received thy gifts, we beseech thee, O Lord, that with the frequentation of the mystery, the effect of our salvation may increase. Through, &c.
15[The other Postcommunions as on the First Sunday, p. 41.]