Things to do in Advent 1: Advent hymns

[callmemadam]

Image from here

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

[trixiebacon.livejournal.com]

'O come, O come, Emmanuel!' caught my attention from an early age. It's one of those pieces of music that can reduce me to tears quite easily.

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

I remember it from way back, too. These days, a lot of music makes me cry.