We have said, ‘Set a king over us.’

A king who is strong. A king who can carry our people, who can carry our burdens – who can carry us. Be strong enough to lift us up when we have fallen.

We have said, ‘Set a king over us.’

A king who lavishes affection upon us, who loves us with an everlasting love. A king who rejoices over us with singing; who quiets us with his love. A king whose affection stirs and fulfills the longings of our hearts.

We have said, ‘Set a king over us.’

A king who is wise; whose judgment is most wisely discerned. By wisdom a house is built; build us a house in which to dwell, o King. Wisdom is better than any weapon of war. Guide us, in wisdom, o King, that we too may be made wise.

We have said, ‘Set a king over us.

Thank you, oh Lord, for the promise of a King – thank you that in advent we have the promise of His coming – that we have the promise of a King who comes in strength, lavishing affection, ruling over us in wisdom. Come, King Jesus, come. We want a king.