Dancing with Divines
December 18, 2021 (Saturday)
Twenty-First Day of Advent
Divine
Today’s Divine is Increase Mather who was the son of Richard Mather. Following in the footsteps of his father, he became a respected pastor and theologian. He also served as president of Harvard, and was the first person to receive a doctorate from the university.
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Prayer
O Christ, the child born unto us and the Son given unto us, I simply offer thanks to God that You came into this world. You left the throne above to sit with us below, and You shed the form of glory to bear our lowly form. You walked among us and truly understand us, and even as You reign above You still understand us. These things and even more are cause for celebration, and with joy I praise Your gracious name in the feasts that are before me. Thanks be to God! Amen.