The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ | 25 December
| C or C
| Book of Common Prayer (1979)

Second Celebration
The Dawn Mass of Christmas

Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Lux fulgebit | Cf. Isaiah 9:26/Psalm 93:1

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ight shall shine today upon us, for unto us the Lord is born; and he shall be called Wonderful, God, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father; of his government there shall be no end. Psalm. The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious apparel; the Lord hath put on his apparel, and girded himself with strength. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Gloria in excelsis
Collect | |

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 God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of thy only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that as we joyfully receive him for our Redeemer, so we may with sure confidence behold him when he shall come to be our Judge; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

Lesson	Isaiah 62:6,7,10-12
Gradual | Benedictus qui venit | Psalm 118:26,27/23
Blessed is he that cometh in the Name of the Lord; God is the Lord, who hath showed us light. Verse. This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Epistle	Titus 3:4-7
Alleluia | Dominus regnavit decorem | Psalm 93:1
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious apparel; the Lord hath put on his apparel, and girded himself with strength. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
The Holy Gospel	Luke 2:15-20
The Nicene Creed kneeling at the Incarnatus
Collect after the Prayers of the People
O heavenly Father, as we celebrate again the nativity of thy Son our Saviour, we pray that, like the angels, we may sing his joyful praise; like the shepherds, we may go even unto Bethlehem and see the Child lying in a manger; and like the wise men, we may offer to him our worship, and give him the love and loyalty of our hearts; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 47 (Frank Colquhon)
Offertory | Deus enim firmavit | Psalm 93:2,3
God hath made the round world so sure, that it cannot be moved; ever since the world began hath thy seat been prepared, O God; thou art from everlasting. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Secret | |
May our offerings, O Lord, we beseech thee, be in keeping with the mystery of this holy birth, and ever shed peace upon our hearts; that even as he who was born a man is ever glorified as God, so this earthly substance may confer on us that which is divine; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Christmas: Dawn, slightly altered | |
Preface of the Incarnation
Communion | Exsulta filia | Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice, O daughter of Sion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, thy King cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
May the birthday renewal of this Sacrament, O Lord, ever restore our youth in him whose singular nativity has renewed mankind from the burden of age; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Christmas: Dawn, slightly altered | |
Solemn Blessing | |
May Christ, who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with his joy and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. | |
Book of Occasional Services (1991) | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Lux fulgebit | Cf. Isaiah 9:26/Psalm 93:1

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ight will shine on us today, for to us the Lord is born; and he will be called Wonderful, God, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father; of his government there will be no end. Psalm. The Lord is King; he has put on splendid apparel; the Lord has put on his apparel and girded himself with strength. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Gloria in excelsis
Collect | |

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 God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Isaiah 62:6,7,10-12
Gradual | Puer natus | Isaiah 9:6, with Psalm 97:1,2/3,4/11,12
The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text. | |
Refrain. To us a Child is born; to us a Son is given. | |
V. The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice; * let the multitude of the isles be glad. | |
V. Clouds and darkness are round about him, * righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne. | |
Refrain. | |
V. A fire goes before him * and burns up his enemies on every side. | |
V. His lightnings light up the world; * the earth sees it and is afraid. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Light has sprung up for the righteous, * and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted. | |
V. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, * and give thanks to his holy Name. | |
Refrain. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Christmas Day II: At Dawn | |

Epistle	Titus 3:4-7
Alleluia | Gloria in altissimis | Luke 2:14
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's people on earth. Alleluia. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Missam in Aurora | |
The Holy Gospel	Luke 2:15-20
The Nicene Creed kneeling at the Incarnatus
Collect after the Prayers of the People
Heavenly Father, as we celebrate again the nativity of your Son our Savior, we pray that, like the angels, we may sing his joyful praise; like the shepherds, we may go to Bethlehem and see the Child lying in a manger; and like the wise men, we may offer to him our worship, and give him the love and loyalty of our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 47 (Frank Colquhon); altered in Rite II
Offertory | Deus enim firmavit | Psalm 93:2,3
God has made the whole world so sure, that it cannot be moved; ever since the world began, your throne has been established, O God; you are from everlasting. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Secret | |
Generous Creator, in faith and joy we celebrate the birth of your Son. Increase our understanding and our love of the riches you have revealed in him, who is Lord now and for ever. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Christmas: In the Early Morning | |
Preface of the Incarnation
Communion | Exsulta filia | Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Lo, your King comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Source of truth and joy, may we who have received the gift of divine life always follow the way of your Son. This we ask in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Christmas: In the Early Morning | |
Solemn Blessing | |
May Christ, who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with his joy and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. | |
Book of Occasional Services (1991) | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Lux fulgebit | Cf. Isaías 9:26/Salmo 93:1

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obre nosotros hoy resplandecerá una brillante luz, porque nos ha nacido el Señor; y se llamará Maravilloso, Dios, Príncipe de Paz, Padre sempiterno, para dilatar el imperio ilimitado. Salmo. El Señor es Rey; se ha vestido de esplendor; el Señor se ha vestido y ceñido de poder. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Gloria in excelsis
Colecta | |

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h Dios, tú nos alegras anualmente con la festividad del nacimiento de tu único Hijo Jesucristo: Concédenos que, así como le recibimos con júbilo como Redentor, de la misma manera le contemplemos con segura confianza cuando venga a ser nuestro Juez; quien vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

Lección	Isaías 62:6,7,10-12
Gradual | Puer natus | Isaías 9:6, con Salmo 97:1,2/3,4/11,12
Un cantor o lector recita la antífona por primera parte y luego el pueblo la repita. Todos la repitan otra vez donde se indica en el texto. | |
Antífona. Nos ha nacido un Niño; nos ha sido dado un Hijo. | |
V. El Señor es Rey; regocíjese la tierra; * alégrense la multitud de las islas. | |
V. Nubes y oscuridad alrededor de él; * rectitud y justicia el cimiento de tu trono. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Fuego va delante de él, * y abrasa a sus enemigos alrededor. | |
V. Sus relámpagos alumbran el mundo; * viéndolo, la tierra se estremece. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Brota la luz para el justo, * y alegría para los rectos de corazón. | |
V. Alégrense, justos, en el Señor, * dando gracias a su santo Nombre. | |
Antífona. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Christmas Day II: At Dawn | |

Epístola	Tito 3:4-7
Aleluya | Gloria in altissimus | Lucas 2:14
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Gloria a Dios en el cielo, y en la tierra paz a quienes ama el Señor. Aleluya. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Missam in Aurora | |
El Santo Evangelio	Lucas 2:15-20
El Credo Niceno de rodillas en el Incarnatus
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Oh Padre celestial, al celebrar de nuevo la natividad de tu Hijo nuestro Salvador, rogamos que, como los ángeles, cantemos su alabanza gozosa; como los pastores, vayamos a Belén y veamos al Niño acostado en el pesebre; y como los magos, le ofrezcamos a él nuestra adoración, y le demos el amor y la lealtad de nuestro corazón; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 47 (Frank Colquhon); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Deus enim firmavit | Salmo 93:2,3
De tal manera Dios afirmó el orbe, que no se le puede mover; firme es tu trono desde siempre, oh Dios; tú eres eternamente. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Secreta | |
Rogamos, Señor, que sean nuestras ofrendas dignas del misterio de la presente Natividad, y nos infundan siempre la paz: para que, así como el que nace hombre, resplandece como Dios, así esta ofrenda terrena nos comunique lo que es divino; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Natividad del Señor: 2a. Misa: A la Aurora | |
Prefacio de la Encarnación
Comunión | Exsulta filia | Zacarías 9:9
Alégrate, hija de Sión; grita, hija de Jerusalén; he aquí que viene a ti tu Rey, justo y victorioso. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), In Nativitate Domini: Ad Secundam Missam in Aurora | |
Poscomunión | |
Renuevenos siempre, Señor, este Sacramento del nuevo natalicio de aquél, cuya singular natividad desterró la humana vejez; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Natividad del Señor: 2a. Misa: A la Aurora | |
Bendición Solemne | |
Que Cristo, quien por su Encarnación juntó las cosas terrenas y las celestiales, les colme con su gozo y paz; y la bendición de Dios omnipotente, el Padre, el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo, sea con ustedes y more con ustedes eternamente. Amén. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990) | |

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