May the king's name never be forgotten; may his fame last as long as the sun. May all nations ask God to bless them as he has blessed the king.

Praise his glorious name forever! May his glory fill the whole world. Amen! Amen!

I will give you many descendants, and they will become a great nation. I will bless you and make your name famous, so that you will be a blessing.

but the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people.

This very day in David's town your Savior was born---Christ the Lord!

With my own eyes I have seen your salvation,

A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles and bring glory to your people Israel."

And so God chose his Servant and sent him to you first, to bless you by making every one of you turn away from your wicked ways."

Abraham believed and was blessed; so all who believe are blessed as he was.

Christ did this in order that the blessing which God promised to Abraham might be given to the Gentiles by means of Christ Jesus, so that through faith we might receive the Spirit promised by God.

Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! For in our union with Christ he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.

There are many who pray: "Give us more blessings, O LORD. Look on us with kindness!"

But the joy that you have given me is more than they will ever have with all their grain and wine.

You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.

you love what is right and hate what is evil. That is why God, your God, has chosen you and has poured out more happiness on you than on any other king.

Let me see you in the sanctuary; let me see how mighty and glorious you are.

I will give you thanks as long as I live; I will raise my hands to you in prayer.

You have shown me the paths that lead to life, and your presence will fill me with joy.'