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

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

I love all those, too! And Of the Father's Love begotten.

[auntyros.livejournal.com]

Oh, how could I forget that?! It is absolutely one of my favourites. Proper hairs on the back of the neck tingling.