The Perfect Advent Playlist: 25 Songs & Hymns for the Arrival of Christmas
November 29, 2021

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this." ~ Isaiah 9:6-7
What a glorious gift from God is the beauty and power of music! A special part of the Advent and Christmas season are the famous hymns and carols we've heard over the years. We hope you enjoy this collection of Advent songs to honor the coming of Jesus Christ and help us refocus our lives upon Him.
Advent Hymns Playlist: 25 Songs to Start the Christmas Season
Praise the coming of Christmas through the days of Advent with these beautiful hymns and songs celebrating the birth of Christ. We've gathered some of the most popular Advent songs for a perfect Christmas playlist to listen to while at home or on the road. May these Advents hymns bring tidings of joy and peace to your Christmas preparation.
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." ~ John 1:14
1. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." ~ Isaiah 7:14
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
2. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
3. Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace
4. O Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels!
5. Carol of the Bells
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
6. Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
7. Go Tell It on the Mountain
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Our Jesus Christ is born
8. What Child Is This
What Child is this
Who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
9. O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
10. Mary, Did You Know?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
11. O Holy Night
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world, in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
12. It Came upon a Midnight Clear
It came upon the midnight clear,
that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth
to touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good will to men,
from heaven's all-gracious King."
13. Away in a Manger
Away in a manger
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His sweet head
14. Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
15. Coventry Carol
Herod the king, in his raging
Charged he hath this day
His men of might in his own sight
All young children to slay
16. We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
We three kings, we three kings
17. Star of Wonder
Star of wonder, star of night
Star of royal beauty
Westward leading, still proceeding
A star
A star of wonder
18. Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
19. All Glory Be to Christ
Should nothing of our efforts stand
No legacy survive
Unless the Lord does raise the house
In vain its builders striveTo you who boast tomorrow's gain
Tell me what is your life
A mist that vanishes at dawn
All glory be to Christ
20. I Wonder as I Wander
I wonder as I wander, out under the sky,
how Jesus the Savior did come for to die
for poor ordinary people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander, out under the sky.
21. The Earth Stood Still
Shepherds stirred under starry skies
Tasting grace that would change their lives
The angels trembled and the demons did too
For they knew very well what pure grace would do.
22. Creator of the Stars at Night
Creator of the stars of night,
Your people's everlasting light,
Jesu, Redeemer, save us all,
And hear your servants when they call.
23. Little Drummer Boy
Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pumA new born king to see
Pa rum pum pum pumOur finest gifts we bring
Pa rum pum pum pumTo lay before the king
Pa rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum
24. This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine
I'm going to let it shine
Oh, this little light of mine
I'm going to let it shine
25. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Then rang the bells more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep
(Peace on Earth)
(Peace on Earth)
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on Earth, good will to men
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