Advent · Year C

Hymns for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C

Sunday, December 5, 2027 · Advent · violet

For the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C, the readings are Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; and Luke 3:1-6. Suggested hymns: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (gathering), Savior of the Nations Come (preparation of the gifts), Hark the Glad Sound (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. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusTheme: joy, salvation, hope
  2. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightTheme: hope
  3. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameTheme: joy, salvation, hope

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: salvation, hope
  2. O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, EmmanuelTheme: hope
  3. The Lily of the ValleyI've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to meTheme: joy, salvation

Communion

  1. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesTheme: joy, salvation
  2. Beautiful SaviorBeautiful SaviorTheme: joy, salvation
  3. Hallelujah, What a Savior!Man of Sorrows! what a nameTheme: salvation, hope

Sending Forth

  1. Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingLo! He comes with clouds descendingTheme: hope
  2. How Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the LordSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
  3. Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the soundTheme: joy, salvation

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