Prayer for the Second Week of Advent

Merciful God,

who sent your messengers the prophets

to preach repentance

and prepare the way for our salvation:

Grant us grace to heed their warnings

and forsake our sins,

that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer;

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God and for ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer