Christmas Time

Hymns for the Epiphany of the Lord

Sunday, January 3, 2027 · Christmas Time · white

For the Epiphany of the Lord, the readings are Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; and Matthew 2:1-12. Suggested hymns: As With Gladness Men of Old (gathering), Jesus Shall Reign (preparation of the gifts), Angels From the Realms of Glory (Communion), Of the Father's Love Begotten (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. As With Gladness Men of OldAs with gladness, men of oldDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 2:1–12
  2. What Child Is This?What Child is this who, laid to restDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 2:1–11
  3. Joy to the WorldJoy to the world, the Lord is comeTheme: jesus, missions, praise

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Jesus Shall ReignJesus shall reign where'er the sunDraws on the psalm: Psalm 72:8
  2. Good King WenceslasGood King Wenceslas looked outTheme: jesus
  3. O Come, All Ye FaithfulO come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphantTheme: light, jesus, praise

Communion

  1. Angels From the Realms of GloryAngels from the realms of gloryDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 2:1–11
  2. Songs of Thankfulness and PraiseSongs of thankfulness and praiseTheme: jesus, praise
  3. O the Deep, Deep Love of JesusO the deep, deep love of JesusSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Sending Forth

  1. Of the Father's Love BegottenOf the Father's love begottenTheme: jesus, missions, praise
  2. The First NoelThe first Noel the angel did sayTheme: light, jesus, praise
  3. All My Heart This Night RejoicesAll my heart this night rejoicesTheme: jesus, missions, praise

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