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To: mrs. a
Here are the hymns in the Advent section of our hymnal, Lutheran Service Book:

331: The Advent of Our King
332: Savior of the Nations, Come
333: Once He Came in Blessing
334: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
335: O Bride of Christ, Rejoice
336: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
337: The Night Will Soon Be Ending
338: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
339: Lift Up Your Heads, You Everlasting Doors
340: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
341: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
342: What Hope! An Eden Prophesied
343: Prepare the Royal Highway
344: On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry
345: Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
346: When All the World Was Cursed
347: Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
348: The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
349: Hark the Glad Sound
350: Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come
351: Creator of the Stars of Night
352: Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord
353: Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring
354: Arise, O Christian People
355: O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide
356: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
357: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Generally regarded as the two greatest Advent hymns are "Savior of the Nations, Come" and "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."

53 posted on 11/30/2012 3:15:27 PM PST by Charles Henrickson (Lutheran pastor, LCMS)
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To: Charles Henrickson; firerosemom

Thanks - good stuff! I often think that Advent gets lost in the shuffle leading up to Christmas. I enjoy the quiet time of reflection...


68 posted on 11/30/2012 4:06:29 PM PST by mrs. a (It's a short life but a merry one...)
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