Advent · Year C

Hymns for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year C

Sunday, December 19, 2027 · Advent · violet

For the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year C, the readings are Micah 5:1-4a; Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Hebrews 10:5-10; and Luke 1:39-45. Suggested hymns: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (gathering), Lamp of Our Feet (preparation of the gifts), Gabriel's Message (Communion), Hark the Glad Sound (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 JesusSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
  2. Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingLo! He comes with clouds descendingTheme: jesus
  3. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: jesus

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Lamp of Our FeetLamp of our feet! whereby we traceSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
  2. Blessed AssuranceBlessèd assurance, Jesus is mineSame chapter as the second reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
  3. The Lily of the ValleyI've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to meTheme: joy, peace, jesus

Communion

  1. Gabriel's MessageThe angel Gabriel from heaven cameDraws on the Gospel: Luke 1:42–48
  2. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightTheme: jesus
  3. My Hope Is BuiltMy hope is built on nothing lessTheme: peace, jesus

Sending Forth

  1. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesTheme: joy, jesus
  2. O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, EmmanuelTheme: jesus
  3. The Lord's My ShepherdThe Lord's my shepherd I'll not wantTheme: joy, peace, jesus

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