O Clavis David (O Key of David)

"O Key of David and scepter of the house of Israel, 

 You open and no one can close, You close and no one can open:  

Come and rescue the prisoners who are in darkness and in the shadow of death."

Relevant verse in Veni, Veni Emmanuel:

Oh, come, O Key of David, come,
And open wide our heav'nly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.

1 Lord, you were favorable to your land;

    you restored the fortunes of Jacob.

2 You forgave the iniquity of your people;

    you covered all their sin. Selah

3 You withdrew all your wrath;

    you turned from your hot anger.

4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation,

    and put away your indignation toward us!

5 Will you be angry with us forever?

    Will you prolong your anger to all generations?

6 Will you not revive us again,

    that your people may rejoice in you?

7 Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,

    and grant us your salvation.

Psalm 85 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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1 Samuel 2: 1-10 – Titus 2:1-10 – Luke 1:26-38