We thank Thee, Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men, that the Dayspring from on high has visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. For all types and shadows of Thy holy Word; for the gradual dawning of Thy light upon a darkened world; for the grace that in sundry times and in diver manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, we bless Thee; and especially for the full-orbed revelation of thyself that Thou hast given us in Thy Son. We thank Thee for Him Who is a Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek, Who was not made after the power of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an indissoluble life.

Our hearts rejoice in the assurance that if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and that in that Advocate we have and High Priest touched with the feeling of our infirmities, Who was in all points tempted like as we are, and yet without sin. For the great fact of His atoning death by which the uttermost farthing of our indebtedness was paid; for the glorious resurrection by which the payment of the price was certified; for the ascension to heaven, and the session at Thy right hand of our ever-interceding Priest; and for the Holy Ghost by Whose power the benefits of His Mediatorial ministry are communicated to us, with all our hearts we praise Thee. We live amid the shadows, the earth is hollow to our tread, the grace has swallowed up our richest treasures,

We thank Thee therefore for the light that shines from the deathless City; and for the grace that has opened a path thereto for the feet of mortal men. Our hearts are glad in this, that he that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life. Give to us each that priceless gift. And give us the peace and joy of knowing that we are eternally saved. For the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.