Advent hymns and songs

Advent hymns and songs are melodies composed and performed mainly for Advent, the four weeks leading to Christmas. These hymns typically convey messages of hope for a Saviour, the prophecies of Christ’s birth, and the celebration and gratitude for Jesus’ arrival on Earth. With the festive season comes endless play time of classic Advent hymns and songs. So, what are some of the Advent hymns and songs you can enjoy during this period?

Hundreds of Advent hymns and songs are composed and performed over the years that you can enjoy during the festive season. Some of the most popular Advent hymns and songs include “Angles we have heard on high,” “Silent night, Holy night,” “The First Noel,” “Joy to the world,” O come all ye faithful,” and “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” to mention a few.

Where can you get Advent hymns and songs? Do Advent hymns and songs have different composers? What are some of the Advent hymns and songs? With Christmas a few days away, it’s only natural to ask yourself these questions. So, if you want to learn about the answers to these queries, keep reading.

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Where can you get Advent hymns and songs?

Advent hymns and songs can be found pretty much everywhere music is found – on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon (hard copies), and all other websites that allow you to listen to and download music.

It’s worth knowing that it’s not 100% guaranteed that you’ll find all the hymns and songs on one music platform. Some can be available on one platform and be missing on another. However, we discovered that YouTube has almost all the Advent hymns and songs we’ll list for you in a few. Also, be aware that it might be harder to find the original version of some of the oldest Advent hymns and songs, but several renditions are always available. Lastly, if you intend to use any of the hymns and songs we’ll provide in this post online for business purposes, it’s best to check whether they are copyrighted. Thankfully, most aren’t, but a few minutes of research won’t hurt.

Do Advent hymns and songs have different composers?

Yes, Advent hymns and songs have different composers from various walks of life. Advent hymns and songs began to be composed during the Early Church era, around the 4^th century. Over all these years, there have existed hundreds of composers, with one of the most popular being Isaac Watts, who composed the famous “Joy To The World” hymn.

In some cases, the composers of these hymns and songs weren’t the performers. The composers were simply songwriters who wrote the songs and had singers perform for them. Also, these hymns have gained several versions or renditions over the years.

Advent hymns and songs are of a wide range, from slow and meditative melodies to triumphant and grandiose melodies. Whatever your taste is in music, you’ll find a melody you fancy from the list we’ll give you.

These major Advent themes inspire most Advent hymns and songs; The incarnation of Christ, the Arrival of Christ, and Celebrating Christ.

The incarnation of Christ was prophesied in the book of Isaiah 9:6, which says, “ For to us a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

The arrival of Christ was prophesied by an angel to Jesus’ mother in Luke 1:31, “You will become pregnant, give birth to a son, and name him Jesus.”

In Luke 2:10-14, the Bible implies that celebrations of the birth of Christ began both in Heaven and on Earth, saying, “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹²This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”¹³Suddenly, a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,¹⁴“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Below is a list of some classic Advent hymns and songs;

The Period’s Come And Lo, To-day
The Light Came Down
O Come O Come Emmanuel
A communion hymn for Christmas
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Song of Zechariah
Love Divine All Love Excelling
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Hark! What A Sound
Silent Night
O Word That Goest Forth On High
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Light of the World
A Light
A Nativity Prayer
There is No Rose of Such Virtue
With Us
Rejoice All Ye Believers
O Thou The Maker Of Each Star
Unto Us
Christ Is The World’s True Light
Love Has Captured The Night
Hope
On Christmas Night
Son Of God, Eternal Savior
O Holy Night
O Jesus, Thou Art Standing
Our Day Of Joy Is Here Again
O Little One Sweet
Who Would Have Dreamed
O Adonai
Glory Be Bright Builder Of The Heavenly Poles
O Come, Redeemer of Mankind
Handel’s Messiah
Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child
O Very God, O Very God
O Thou Who Thine Own Father’s Breast
Silent Night
Comfort Comfort Ye My People
O Holy Night
Mary’s Song
Thou Art Coming, My Saviour
Hail To The Lord’s Anointed
Lord, Her Watch Thy Church Is Keeping
O Magnum Mysterium
Find Us Ready
The Coming of Jah
Jesus Came, Heavens Adoring
The Coming Of Our God
Come On, Ring Those Bells
Joy to the World
Jesus Shall Reign Where’re The Sun
Love’s Coming Down (Isaiah)
Isaiah (O Come)
Emmanuel
Oh for Joy
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
The Lord Will Come And Not Be Slow
A Thousand Candles
O Thou Joyful, O Thou Wonderful
The Advent Of Our God
Prepare Thy Way O, Zion
O Come All Ye Faithful
Bright Maker Of The Starry Posts
Mary Magnificant
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Angels From The Realm Of Glory
Noel
The Church Of God A Kingdom Is
The First Noel
Angels We Have Heard On High
Gloria
The World Is Very Evil
On Jordan’s Banks, The Herald’s Cry
Christ Whose Glory Fills The Skies
On Jordan’s Bank, The Baptist’s Cry
O Heavenly Word, Eternal Light
Mary Consoles Eve
Ye Servants Of The Lord With Us
Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song)
The Earth Stood Still
In Dulci Jubilo
Great Maker Of The Glittering Stars
Supernal Word, Proceeding From
What Child is This Anyway?
Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem
Cradle in Bethlehem
Benedictus
Child of Love
Once He Came In Blessing
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Exult in the Savior’s Birth
Maker Of The Starry Sphere
Gabriel’s Message Does Away
Lo! A Thrilling Voice Sounds Forth
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Our Lord, Our God, Arise
Little Town
That Day Of Wrath And Grief And Shame
Christian Children, Advent Bids You
City of David
For Unto Us A Child Is Born
Make A Way
Our God Approaches From The Skies
Make Broad The Path
The Friendly Beasts
Coventry Carol
High Word Of God
Up! Awake! His Summons Hurried
I Saw Three Ships
We Three Kings
Do You Hear What I Hear
Pie Jesu
Redeemer Of The Nations, Come
Hosanna To The Living Lord
Lo, How a Rose ‘Ere Blooming
Hosanna
The Mighty Gates Of Earth Unbar
Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand
Simeon’s Song
Wake, O Wake! With Tidings Thrilling
Sleepers, Wake! The Watch-Cry Pealeth
Star of Wonder
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
To Earth Descending, Word Sublime
Oh, Watch the Stars
Welcome Happy Morning
O Sacred and Immortal Day
Peace Peace
This Is the Christ
Celestial Word, To This Our Earth
Jesus Is Born on This Day
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
Joy Has Dawned
Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night
Unto Us Is Born a Son
What Can I Give Him?
Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
The Little Road To Bethlehem
Slumberers Wake! The Bridegroom Cometh
How Great Our Joy
Wait for You
Blest Be The King Who’s Coming
All Glory Be to Christ
The Word Made Flesh
Lift Up Your Head Ye Mighty Gates
Advent Hymn
Savior Eternal! Health And Life Of The World
The Mighty God The Lord Hath Spoken
In A Land By Death O’ershadowed
Little Drummer Boy
Zion’s King Shall Reign Victorious
Nun komm der Heiden Heiland
Ave Maria
Come Light Our Hearts
Cradle Hymn
Up! Awake! From Highest Steeple
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Oh Children Come
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
I Wait
Thy Kingdom Come! On Bended Knee
Behold! The Baptist’s Warning Sound
What Child Is This
O North Will All Thy Vales Of Green
I Wonder As I Wander
Awake My Soul, Awake My Tongue
How Shall I Sing That Majesty
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Lo! He Comes An Infant Stranger
Away in a Manger
Manger Throne
The Cradle and the Cross
Work For The Day Is Coming
God Made Low
The Shepherd’s Carol The Swallow And The Bells
Once in Royal David’s City
O Quickly Come, Dread Judge Of All
Messiah
A Saving Victim Opening Wide
Hills Of The North
Immanuel
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
Rejoice Rejoice Believers
The Birthday Of A King
Lo! The Desert-Depths Are Stir’rd
In The Bleak Midwinter
O Thou Redeemer Of Our Race
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Lord Of Mercy And Of Might
Wake, Awake! The Night Is Flying
Lo! He Cometh, Countless Trumpets
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Creator of the Stars at Night
Rejoice The Lord Is King
The Reign Of Mercy
Still Still Still
Of The Father’s Love Begotten
We Wait For Thy Loving Kindness
Hymn To The Virgin
Bright Star Carol
When Came In Flesh The Incarnate Word
Thou Art Almighty Word
Thy Father’s Bosom, Thou Didst Leave
Written on the Sky
O Bright Creator Of The Stars

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Joseph M. Jordan

As a devout Christian, I have always been passionate about the Christian faith. This inspired me to pursue a degree in Religious studies and a Masters in Theology in college. I have also been privileged to teach 4 Christian courses in a college and university. Since I am dedicated to spreading the word of God, I am actively involved in the Church. Additionally, I share his word online and cover diverse topics on the Christian faith through my platform. You can read more about me on the about us page.

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