Advent · Year C

Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C

Sunday, December 12, 2027 · Advent · rose

For the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C, the readings are Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Philippians 4:4-7; and Luke 3:10-18. Suggested hymns: We Gather Together (gathering), I Need Thee Every Hour (preparation of the gifts), Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (Communion), How Firm a Foundation (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. We Gather TogetherWe gather together to ask the Lord's blessingDraws on the first reading: Zephaniah 3:14–20
  2. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesTheme: joy, praise
  3. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusTheme: joy

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. I Need Thee Every HourI need Thee ev'ry hourDraws on the second reading: Philippians 4:6
  2. How Can I Keep From Singing?My life flows on in endless songTheme: joy, peace, praise
  3. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: praise

Communion

  1. Glorious Things of Thee Are SpokenGlorious things of thee are spokenDraws on the psalm: Isaiah 12:1–6
  2. God Will Take Care of YouBe not dismayed whate'er betideSame chapter as the second reading: Philippians 4:4-7
  3. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy BlessingLord, dismiss us with Thy blessingTheme: joy, peace

Sending Forth

  1. How Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the LordDraws on the Gospel: Luke 3:15–17
  2. Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingLo! He comes with clouds descendingTheme: praise
  3. Faith of Our FathersFaith of our fathers, living stillTheme: joy, peace

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