Advent · Year B

Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B

Sunday, December 13, 2026 · Advent · rose

For the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B, the readings are Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; and John 1:6-8, 19-28. Suggested hymns: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (gathering), Hark the Glad Sound (preparation of the gifts), Gabriel's Message (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. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 61:1–2
  2. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightSame chapter as the Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
  3. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeJoyful, joyful, we adore TheeTheme: joy, light

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 61:1–2
  2. Blessed Jesus at Thy WordBlessed Jesus, at Thy WordSame chapter as the Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
  3. Lamp of Our FeetLamp of our feet! whereby we traceSame chapter as the Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28

Communion

  1. Gabriel's MessageThe angel Gabriel from heaven cameDraws on the psalm: Luke 1:42–48
  2. Beautiful SaviorBeautiful SaviorTheme: joy, light
  3. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet all mortal flesh keep silenceTheme: light

Sending Forth

  1. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeSame chapter as the Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
  2. My Faith Looks Up to TheeMy faith looks up to TheeSame chapter as the Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
  3. Open Now Thy Gates of BeautyOpen now thy gates of beautyTheme: joy, light

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