Advent · Year B

Hymns for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B

Sunday, December 6, 2026 · Advent · violet

For the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B, the readings are Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14; 2 Peter 3:8-14; and Mark 1:1-8. Suggested hymns: The Lord's My Shepherd (gathering), O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (preparation of the gifts), Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Communion), Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending (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. The Lord's My ShepherdThe Lord's my shepherd I'll not wantDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 40:10–11
  2. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightTheme: hope
  3. I'm but a Stranger HereI'm but a stranger hereTheme: comfort, hope

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, EmmanuelTheme: hope
  2. Great Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my FatherTheme: comfort, forgiveness
  3. No, Not One!There's not a friend like the lowly JesusSame chapter as the Gospel: Mark 1:1-8

Communion

  1. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusTheme: hope
  2. Blessed AssuranceBlessèd assurance, Jesus is mineTheme: comfort, hope
  3. He Leadeth MeHe leadeth me, O blessèd thoughtSame chapter as the Gospel: Mark 1:1-8

Sending Forth

  1. Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingLo! He comes with clouds descendingTheme: hope
  2. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: hope
  3. Blest Be the Tie That BindsBlest be the tie that bindsTheme: comfort, hope

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