Advent

Hymns for the Immaculate Conception

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · Advent · white

For the Immaculate Conception, the readings are Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; and Luke 1:26-38. Suggested hymns: Awake, My Soul, and With the Sun (gathering), Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (preparation of the gifts), Gabriel's Message (Communion), Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (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. Awake, My Soul, and With the SunAwake, my soul, and with the sunDraws on the second reading: Ephesians 1:3
  2. Come Thou Fount of Every BlessingCome, Thou Fount of every blessingSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
  3. Praise, My Soul, the King of HeavenPraise, my soul, the King of heavenTheme: grace, holiness, salvation

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Praise God From Whom All Blessings FlowPraise God, from Whom all blessings flowDraws on the second reading: Ephesians 1:3
  2. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: holiness, salvation
  3. Pass Me Not, O Gentle SaviorPass me not, O gentle SaviorTheme: grace, salvation

Communion

  1. Gabriel's MessageThe angel Gabriel from heaven cameDraws on the Gospel: Luke 1:26–38
  2. Whiter Than SnowLord Jesus, I long to be perfectly wholeTheme: grace, holiness, salvation
  3. The Love of GodThe love of God is greater farTheme: grace, salvation

Sending Forth

  1. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
  2. And Can It BeAnd can it be that I should gainTheme: grace, holiness, salvation
  3. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesTheme: salvation

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