Advent · Year A

Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A

Sunday, December 17, 2028 · Advent · rose

For the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A, the readings are Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; James 5:7-10; and Matthew 11:2-11. Suggested hymns: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (gathering), Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said (preparation of the gifts), Under His Wings (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, hope
  2. How Can I Keep From Singing?My life flows on in endless songSame chapter as the psalm: Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10
  3. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesTheme: joy

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said“Take up thy cross,” the Savior saidSame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
  2. O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, EmmanuelTheme: hope
  3. I'm but a Stranger HereI'm but a stranger hereTheme: hope, comfort

Communion

  1. Under His WingsUnder His wings I am safely abidingSame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
  2. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightTheme: hope
  3. Faith of Our FathersFaith of our fathers, living stillTheme: joy, comfort

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. He Who Would Valiant BeHe who would valiant be 'gainst all disasterTheme: hope, comfort

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