Advent · Year C

Hymns for the 1st Sunday of Advent, Year C

Sunday, November 28, 2027 · Advent · violet

For the 1st Sunday of Advent, Year C, the readings are Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14; 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2; and Luke 21:25-28, 34-36. Suggested hymns: Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending (gathering), Creator of the Stars of Night (preparation of the gifts), O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Communion), Savior of the Nations Come (sending forth).

Hymn suggestions

Public-domain hymns that draw on this Mass’s readings or share their themes. Each plays in any key, with slides and large print.

Gathering

  1. Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingLo! He comes with clouds descendingSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2
  2. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusTheme: hope
  3. Holy, Holy, HolyHoly, holy, holy! Lord God AlmightyTheme: hope, holiness

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2
  2. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet all mortal flesh keep silenceSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2
  3. When the Roll Is Called Up YonderWhen the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no moreSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2

Communion

  1. O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, EmmanuelTheme: second coming, hope
  2. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesFor advent
  3. Gabriel's MessageThe angel Gabriel from heaven cameFor advent

Sending Forth

  1. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: hope, holiness
  2. Christ ReturnethIt may be at morn, when the day is awakingSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2
  3. Through the Night of Doubt and SorrowThrough the night of doubt and sorrowTheme: hope, holiness

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