Christmas Time

Hymns for Mary, Mother of God

Friday, January 1, 2027 · Christmas Time · white

For Mary, Mother of God, the readings are Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Galatians 4:4-7; and Luke 2:16-21. Suggested hymns: O Little Town of Bethlehem (gathering), From Heaven Above to Earth I Come (preparation of the gifts), See Amid the Winter's Snow (Communion), Angels From the Realms of Glory (sending forth).

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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 Little Town of BethlehemO little town of BethlehemDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:4–16
  2. All My Heart This Night RejoicesAll my heart this night rejoicesDraws on the second reading: Galatians 4:4
  3. God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenGod rest ye merry, gentlemenSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:16-21

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. From Heaven Above to Earth I ComeFrom Heaven above to earth I comeDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:6–20
  2. O Come, All Ye FaithfulO come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphantDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:15–16
  3. I Heard the Bells on Christmas DayI heard the bells on Christmas daySame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:16-21

Communion

  1. See Amid the Winter's SnowSee amid the winter's snowDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:1–20
  2. Gentle Mary Laid Her ChildGentle Mary laid her ChildDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:1–20
  3. Hark! The Herald Angels SingHark! the herald angels singSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:16-21

Sending Forth

  1. Angels From the Realms of GloryAngels from the realms of gloryDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:6–20
  2. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy BlessingLord, dismiss us with Thy blessingDraws on the first reading: Numbers 6:22–27
  3. It Came Upon a Midnight ClearIt came upon the midnight clearSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:16-21

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