Advent · Year A

Hymns for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year A

Sunday, December 24, 2028 · Advent · violet

For the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year A, the readings are Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Romans 1:1-7; and Matthew 1:18-24. Suggested hymns: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (gathering), Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (preparation of the gifts), Creator of the Stars of Night (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. O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, EmmanuelDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 7:14
  2. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesTheme: jesus, gods faithfulness
  3. The Lily of the ValleyI've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to meTheme: jesus, gods faithfulness

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusTheme: jesus, hope
  2. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: jesus, hope
  3. Blessed AssuranceBlessèd assurance, Jesus is mineTheme: jesus, hope

Communion

  1. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightTheme: jesus, hope
  2. Gabriel's MessageThe angel Gabriel from heaven cameTheme: jesus
  3. What a Friend We Have in JesusWhat a Friend we have in JesusTheme: jesus, gods faithfulness

Sending Forth

  1. Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingLo! He comes with clouds descendingTheme: jesus, hope
  2. Christ ReturnethIt may be at morn, when the day is awakingTheme: jesus, hope
  3. Jerusalem the GoldenJerusalem the goldenTheme: jesus, gods faithfulness, hope

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