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Note from Torre: I had a wonderful Christmas visit with our son Jonathan and his family in California.

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (Tune: Mendelssohn - 3vv) [with lyrics for congregations]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IGP68i3JvU

Schnabel, Joseph Ignaz (1767 - 1831)Transeamus usque Bethlehem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76qLUkuvnfE

Traditional: Ar Hyd y nos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efl2FgpvUHI

Luke 23:26 King James Version
26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
     Jesus, please help us bear whatever crosses are laid on us.

Luke 23:32-34 King James Version
32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
     Jesus, thank you for forgiving us, even when we have been malefactors and gone against your word.

John 21:15 King James Version
15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
     Jesus, please help us love you in word and deed by feeding your lambs.

John 21:16 King James Version
16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
     Jesus, please help us love you in word and deed by tending your sheep.

John 21:17 King James Version
17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
     Jesus, please help us love you in word and deed by feeding your sheep.

Revelation 19:1 King James Version
19 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
     Holy Spirit, help us join in that vast throng in giving Jesus praise and honor.

Psalm 141:1 King James Version
141 Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
     Father, let our prayers come before you.

A Word Received: Wait for my word to you; don't rush ahead.

Albany Intercessor