Nativity of the Lord — Proper I

2Verse 2. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 6Verse 6. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

11Verse 11. For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12Verse 12. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.

1Verse 1. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 7Verse 7. and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.