Here is a closing blessing for Christmas Eve. It was written by Lisa Frenz.
Blessing for Christmas Eve
1: God comes to us now; comes to embrace us.
All: Emmanuel, God who is with us.
2: For this Child is Peace beyond all peace,
All: Love beyond all loves,
Light of light,
Song of songs,
God almighty!
1: Follow this Child who is Grace beyond all grace,
All: A Gift beyond all gifts,
Joy of joys,
God made flesh,
almighty!
2: Go in joy and love to serve your newborn King!
All: Thanks be to God! Amen!
— written by Lisa Frenz, in Christmas Eve: In the Beginning was the Word, and posted on the Mount Carmel Lutheran Church website. If used in worship, include the following note: “Copyright Lisa Frenz. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission."
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