Psalm 28
1O LORD, I call to you;
my Rock, do not be deaf to my cry;*
lest, if you do not hear me,
I become like those who go down to the Pit.
2Hear the voice of my prayer when I cry out to you,*
when I lift up my hands to your holy of holies.
3Do not snatch me away with the wicked or with the evildoers,*
who speak peaceably with their neighbors,
while strife is in their hearts.
4Repay them according to their deeds,*
and according to the wickedness of their actions.
5According to the work of their hands repay them,*
and give them their just deserts.
6They have no understanding of the LORD’S doings,
nor of the works of his hands;*
therefore he will break them down and not build them up.
7Blessed is the LORD! *
for he has heard the voice of my prayer.
8The LORD is my strength and my shield;*
my heart trusts in him, and I have been helped;
9Therefore my heart dances for joy,*
and in my song will I praise him.
10The LORD is the strength of his people,*
a safe refuge for his anointed.
11Save your people and bless your inheritance; *
shepherd them and carry them for ever.
Collect of the Day – Advent 2
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
