Opening Song: Silent Night by Franz Xaver Gruber, and arranged by Jason Ingram, John Freeman Young, Joseph Mohr, Lauren Daigle, and Paul Mabury Lyrics:Silent night holy nightAll is calm all is bright'Round yon virgin mother and ChildHoly infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peaceSilent night holy nightShepherds quake at the sightGlories stream from heaven afarHeav'nly hosts sing AlleluiaChrist the Saviour is bornChrist the Saviour is bornSilent night holy nightSon of God love's pure lightRadiant beams from Thy holy faceWith the dawn of redeeming graceJesus Lord at Thy birthJesus Lord at Thy birthPassage: 1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up your might and come to save us!3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved!4 O LORD God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?5 You have fed them with the bread of tears and given them tears to drink in full measure.6 You make us an object of contention for our neighbors, and our enemies laugh among themselves.7 Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved!(Psalm Musical Reflection: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (PICARDY)Reflection Notes: Adapted from a medieval French folk tune, PICARDY was later arranged by esteemed English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams as a congregational hymn. The minor tonalities and scalar phrasing are very reminiscent of chant and serve to create a hushed environment in which to reflect on the rich text. Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.