An Evening Prayer for Christmas and Epiphany

From the Book of Common Worship, of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.):

Blessed are you, O Lord our God,

for you have made our gladness greater and increased our joy

by sending to dwell among us

the Wonderful Counselor, the Prince of Peace,

Born of Mary,

proclaimed to the shepherds

and acknowledged to the ends of the earth.

Your unconquered Sun of righteousness

gives light in darkness and establishes us in freedom.

All glory in the highest be to you,

through Christ, the Son of your favor,

in the abiding presence of your Spirit,

this night and forever and ever.  Amen.