The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of
Christ to the Gentiles.
Psalm 96
Cantate Domino
O SING unto the Lord a new
song : sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth.
2. Sing unto the Lord, and
praise his Name : be telling of his salvation from day to day.
3. Declare his honour unto the
heathen : and his wonders unto all people.
4. For the Lord is great, and
cannot worthily be praised : he is more to be feared than all gods.
5. As for all the gods of the
heathen, they are but idols : but it is the Lord that made the heavens.
6. Glory and worship are
before him : power and honour are in his sanctuary.
7. Ascribe unto the Lord, O ye
kindreds of the people : ascribe unto the Lord worship and power.
8. Ascribe unto the Lord the
honour due unto his Name : bring presents, and come into his courts.
9. O worship the Lord in the
beauty of holiness : let the whole earth stand in awe of him.
10. Tell it out among the
heathen that the Lord is King : and that it is he who hath made the round world
so fast that it cannot be moved; and how that he shall judge the people
righteously.
11. Let the heavens rejoice,
and let the earth be glad : let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is.
12. Let the field be joyful,
and all that is in it : then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the
Lord.
13. For he cometh, for he
cometh to judge the earth : and with righteousness to judge the world, and the
people with his truth.
The Collect.
O GOD, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy
only-begotten Son to the Gentiles: Mercifully grant, that we, which know thee
now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
[Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60.1-9]
Psalter: Psalm 96
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 3.1-11
Gospel Reading: St. Matthew 2.1-12
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