Advent · Year A

Hymns for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A

Sunday, December 10, 2028 · Advent · violet

For the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A, the readings are Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Romans 15:4-9; and Matthew 3:1-12. Suggested hymns: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (gathering), Blest Be the Tie That Binds (preparation of the gifts), Jesus Shall Reign (Communion), Lift High the Cross (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. O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, EmmanuelDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 11:1
  2. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: hope, holiness
  3. To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory, great things He has doneSame chapter as the psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Blest Be the Tie That BindsBlest be the tie that bindsDraws on the second reading: Romans 15:1–7
  2. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusTheme: hope
  3. Abide With MeAbide with me; fast falls the eventideTheme: hope, peace

Communion

  1. Jesus Shall ReignJesus shall reign where'er the sunDraws on the psalm: Psalm 72:8
  2. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightTheme: hope
  3. Through the Night of Doubt and SorrowThrough the night of doubt and sorrowTheme: hope, peace, holiness

Sending Forth

  1. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 11:10
  2. Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingLo! He comes with clouds descendingTheme: hope
  3. O Day of Rest and GladnessO day of rest and gladnessTheme: hope, peace

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