Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
A small selection of hymns which are still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.
Seasonal note
Advent is the beginning of the Church year. Many people plan the four Sunday's of Advent together, to balance the pressure to start using Christmas Carols before the Christmas season actually starts.
Readings
First: Isaiah 63:16-17, 64:1, 3-8 - The prophet pleads with God to come: "Our Redeemer is your ancient name .... Oh that you would tear the heavens open and come down - at your Presence the mountains would melt.)Psalm 79 - God of hosts, bring us back; let your face shine on us and we shall be saved.
Second: I Corinthians 1:3-9 - I never stop thanking God for all the graces you have received ... you are waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
Gospel: Mark 13:33-37- Stay awake because you do not know when the master of the house is coming ... if he comes unexpected he must not find you asleep.
Themes
Waiting for Christ's coming. Being ready, prepared, alert.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
Behold the Bridegroom Cometh
Come Lord and Tarry Not
Come Quickly Come Dread Judge of All
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Creator of the Stars of Night
Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark! A Herald Voice is Calling
Hills of the North, Rejoice!
Lo He Comes with Clouds Descending
My Lord! What a Morning
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Psalm 79 - Music for Mass setting
Rejoice Rejoice Believers
The Advent of our God
The King Shall come when Morning Dawns
Thy Kingdom Come O God
Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying
Come Lord and Tarry Not
Come Quickly Come Dread Judge of All
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Creator of the Stars of Night
Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark! A Herald Voice is Calling
Hills of the North, Rejoice!
Lo He Comes with Clouds Descending
My Lord! What a Morning
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Psalm 79 - Music for Mass setting
Rejoice Rejoice Believers
The Advent of our God
The King Shall come when Morning Dawns
Thy Kingdom Come O God
Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying
Hymns that are / may be still copyright
Behold the Bridegroom is Here - Collegeville Composers Group
Save Us, O Lord – Dufford (Psalm)
Save Us, O Lord – Dufford (Psalm)
Stay Awake, Be Ready - Walker
To You O Lord I Lift up my Soul
Wait for the Lord - Taizé
Wake Up (Wake my Soul) - Kendrick
To You O Lord I Lift up my Soul
Wait for the Lord - Taizé
Wake Up (Wake my Soul) - Kendrick
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