Things to do in Advent 1: Advent hymns

[callmemadam]

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Every year, on the first Sunday in Advent, a candlelit service is held in our Minster Church. The church is in darkness to begin with, then the choir processes, singing O come, O come Emmanuel. I’ve always loved this hymn, with its hint of plainsong. This is the version I know.

O come, O come, Emmanuel!
Redeem thy captive Israel
That into exile drear is gone,
Far from the face of God's dear Son.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel

Any other favourite hymns for the season?

Comments

[land-girl.livejournal.com]

O Come Emmanuel is my favourite, but I love I Saw Three Ships and The Holly and the Ivy - and any of the medieval carols!

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

Yup, I like anything that sounds medieval, especially if it has Latin in! I love the carol that starts Personent, hodie, for example.

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