VIC Advent Devotions

A Devotion for the Twelfth Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. Gracious Child, we pray, O hear us, From Your lowly manger cheer us, Gently lead us and be near us, Till we join Your choir above. (LSB 375:6)

A Devotion for the Eleventh Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. Oh, the joy beyond expressing When by faith we grasp this blessing, And to You we come confessing That Your love has set us free. (LSB 375:5)

A Devotion for the Tenth Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. From the bondage that oppressed us From sin's fetters that possessed us, From the grief that sore distressed us, We, the captives, now are free. (LSB 375:4).

A Devotion for the Ninth Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. Jacob's star in all its splendor Beams with comfort sweet and tender Forcing Satan to surrender, Breaking all the pow'rs of hell. (LSB 375:3)

A Devotion for the 8th Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. Christ, from heav'n to us descending And in love our race befriending In our need His help extending Saved us from the wily foe. (LSB 375:2)

A Devotion for the 7th Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Marcus Baike, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. See how God, for us providing, Gave His Son and life abiding; He our weary steps is guiding From earth's woe to heav'nly joy. (TLH 90:3)

A Devotion for the Sixth day of Christmas, written by Rev. Marcus Baikie, read by Rev. Philip Schielke Sin and death may well be groaning, Satan now may well be moaning; We, our full salvation owning, Cast our ev’ry care away. (TLH 90:2)

A Devotion for the Fifth Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Marcus Baikie, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. Come, Your hearts and voices raising, Christ the Lord with gladness praising; Loudly sing His love amazing, Worthy folk of Christendom. (LSB 375:1)

A Devotion for the Fourth Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. The world may hold Her wealth and gold; But thou, my heart, keep Christ as thy true treasure. To Him hold fast Until at last A crown be thine and honor in full measure. (LSB 372:6)

A Devotion for the Third Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke. Remember thou What glory now The Lord prepared thee for all earthly sadness. The angel host, Can never boast, Of greater glory, greater bliss or gladness.(LSB 372:5)

A Devotion for the Second Day of Christmas, written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Reverend Philip Schielke. Thou Christian heart, Whoe'er thou art, Be of good cheer and let no sorrow move thee! For God's own Child, In mercy mild, Joins thee to Him; how greatly God must love thee! (LSB 372:4)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for Christmas Day written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Thy light and grace Our guilt efface Thy heav'nly riches all our loss retrieving. Immanuel, Thy birth doth quell The pow'r of hell and Satan's bold deceiving (LSB 372:3)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for Christmas Eve written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  He whom the sea, And wind obey Doth come to serve the sinner in great meekness. Thou, God's own Son, With us art one, Dost join us and our children in our weakness (LSB 372:2)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the fourth Tuesday in Advent written by Rev. Marcus Baike, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  O Jesus Christ, Thy manger is My paradise at which my soul reclineth. For there, O Lord, Doth lie the Word Made flesh for us; Herein Thy grace forth shineth (LSB 372:1)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the fourth Monday in Advent written by Rev. Marcus Baike, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  I am pure, in Thee believing, From Thy store Evermore Righteous robes receiving. In my heart I will enfold Thee, Treasure rare, Let me there, Loving, ever hold Thee (TLH 77:14)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the fourth Sunday in Advent written by Rev. Marcus Baike, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Guilt no longer can distress me; Son of God, Thou my load Bearest to release me. Stain in me Thou findest never; I am clean, All my sin Is removed forever. (TLH 77:13)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the third Saturday in Advent written by Rev. Marcus Baike, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Let me in my arms receive Thee; On Thy breast Let me rest, Savior, ne'er to leave Thee. Since Thou has Thyself presented Now to me, I shall be Evermore contented. (TLH 77:12)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the third Friday in Advent written by Rev. Marcus Baike, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Hither come, ye poor and wretched; Know His will Is to fill Every hand outstretched. Here are riches without measure; Here forget All regret, Fill your hearts with treasure. (TLH 77:11)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the third Thursday in Advent written by Rev. Marcus Baike, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Hither come, ye heavy-hearted, Who for sin, Deep within, Long and sore have smarted; For the poisoned wounds you're feeling Help is near, One is here Mighty for their healing. (TLH 77:10)

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the third Wednesday in Advent written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Ye whose anguish knew no measure, Weep no more; See the door to celestial pleasure. Cling to Him, for He will guide you Where no cross, Pain, or loss Can again betide you. TLH 77, st. 9

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the third Tuesday in Advent written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Come, then, banish all your sadness! One and all, Great and small, Come with songs of gladness. We shall live with Him forever There on high In that joy Which will vanish never. LSB 360:6

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the third Monday in Advent written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Softly from His lowly manger Jesus calls, One and all, "You are safe from danger. Children, from the sins that grieve you You are freed; All you need I will surely give you." LSB 360:5

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the third Sunday in Advent written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  See the Lamb, our sin once taking To the cross, Suff'ring loss, Full atonement making. For our life His own He tenders, And His grace All our race Fit for glory renders LSB 360:4

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the second Friday in Advent written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  If our blessed Lord and Maker Hated men, Would He then Be of flesh partaker? If He in our woe delighted, Would He bear All the care Of our race benighted? TLH 77:5

Cause for Great Joy: Hearing the Gospel of Christ in the Advent and Christmas Hymns of Paul Gerhardt. A devotion for the second Friday in Advent written by Rev. Joshua Scheer, read by Rev. Philip Schielke.  Should He who Himself imparted Aught withhold From the fold, Leave us broken-hearted? Should the Son of God not love us, Who, to cheer Sufferers here, Left His throne above us? TLH 77:4