Come Lord Jesus!

VIRTUAL ADVENT CALENDAR

Prayer to the Coming Savior

Jesus, our Lord, save me from my sins.
Come protect me from all dangers and lead me to salvation.

Come! Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with
power and love: teach me to walk in the paths of knowledge!

Come! Leader of ancient Israel, giver of the Law of Moses on
Sinai: rescue me with Your mighty power!

Come! Flower of Jesse's stem, sign of God's love for all His
people: save me without delay!

Come! Key of David, opening the gates of God's eternal Kingdom:
free the prisoners of darkness!

Come! Emmanuel, God's presence among us, our King, our Judge:
save us, Lord our God!

Come! King of all nations, source of Your Church's unity and faith:
save all mankind Your own creation!

Come! Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, Sun of Justice:
shine on those lost in the darkness of death!

Come! Lord Jesus, do not delay: give new courage to Your people
who trust in Your love. By Your coming, raise us to the joy of Your
Kingdom, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever. Amen.

(From the Treasury of Novenas)