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December 24

The people that walked in darkness
have seen a great light:
they that dwell in the land
of the shadow of death,
upon them hath the light shined.

Thou hast multiplied the nation,
and not increased the joy:
they joy before thee
according to the joy in harvest,
and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden,
and the staff of his shoulder,
the rod of his oppressor,
as in the day of Midian.

For every battle of the warrior
is with confused noise,
and garments rolled in blood;
but this shall be with burning
and fuel of fire.

For unto us a child is born,
unto us a son is given:
and the government shall be
upon his shoulder:
and his name shall be called
Wonderful,
Counsellor, The mighty God,
The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of his government
and peace there shall be no end,
upon the throne of David,
and upon his kingdom, to order it,
and to establish it with judgment
and with justice from henceforth
even for ever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts
will perform this.

Isaiah 9:2-7