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Advent Candle Ceremony Hymns

Each Hymn Packet includes Keyboard Parts, a Congregation/Singer Part for each week, Readings which coordinate with the carol lyrics AND Permission to Duplicate Congregation/Singer parts.

During Advent, lighting the Advent Candle during worship each week is a beautiful, touching ceremony which sets the tone for the Advent Season.  Each of these carols includes FIVE different verses (Hope, Peace, Love, Joy & Christ) which use the same original melody for each Advent Sunday PLUS Christmas Eve/Day. We've also included readings which coordinate with the imagery in the carol lyrics and keyboard parts for both Organ and Piano. When your church purchases a package, you receive permission to duplicate the congregational parts for your printed or digital worship bulletin.

How Can MY Church Utilize These Hymns?

To help you decide, this website includes a one-verse recording for each hymn (below), a description and a link to its "e-print" opportunity.  The TEXT for each verse of each carol is at the bottom of this page...please scroll down to help make your choice. Simply click on the "Available at JW Pepper" button to purchase, download and print the files as you need them.  NO SHIPPING COSTS!

Advent Service Music: Compositions
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Advent Candle Ceremony Hymns, Group 1

Each hymn contains five verses (Hope, Joy, Love, Peace & Christ).  Your church  will receive permission to  duplicate the verse for each week to include in your printed or digital worship bulletin.  We've also included readings which coordinate with the imagery of the lyrics PLUS Organ and Piano parts.

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Our Time of Advent

Our Time of Advent will become a 16-measure favorite for your congregation. The 6/8 hymn will give added meaning to your Advent Candle Ceremony as it dances through each Advent Sunday PLUS Christmas Day/Eve.  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Advent Joy

This lovely hymn will help set a joyful tone for your congregation's Advent season. It has a 3/4 flowing rhythm which is easy to teach, sing and remember through the Advent season and beyond. Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Brighten Our Lives

Brighten Our Lives is a VERY singable 6/8 melody which your congregation will hum for the entire Advent Season.  The packet includes five different verses (one for each Advent Sunday plus Christmas Eve/Day).  You will also receive the score written for both piano and organ.  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

This Advent Candle

The delightfull yet simple syncopations in this 12-measure hymn will help remind your congregation of the significance of each Candle in the Advent Wreath.  The packet includes five, separate voice parts for the service bulletin, plus organ and piano accompaniments.  Permission granted to duplicate the individual voice parts in the worship bulletin.

Advent Service Music: Recordings
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Advent Candle Ceremony Hymns, Group 2

Each hymn contains five verses (Hope, Joy, Love, Peace & Christ).  Your church  will receive permission to  duplicate the verse for each week to include in your printed or digital worship bulletin.  We've also included readings which coordinate with the imagery of the lyrics PLUS Organ and Piano parts.

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This Advent Season

"This Advent Season" has been described as "Celebration in a Carol!" Each verse will add joyful looks to the faces of each member of your congregation.  If you are planning to CELEBRATE Advent, make this carol a major portion of that celebration.  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Light the Candle

"Light the Candle" is simply fun to sing!  The melody features some fairly simple syncopations that will keep every member of your congregation on their musical toes during your Advent season.  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

The Glow of Advent

Have you ever the faces of the children in your congregation during Advent?  They GLOW.  Whether that glow comes from anticipation, joy, love, hope or peace, "The Glow of Advent" will support and enhance that glow in the face of every member of your congregation.  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Light of Advent

Light of Advent almost "sings itself." It is slightly longer (28 measures), but the ABA form will help everyone in your congregation learn it, love it and LIVE it!  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Advent Service Music: Recordings
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Advent Candle Ceremony Hymns, Group 3

Each hymn contains five verses (Hope, Joy, Love, Peace & Christ).  Your church  will receive permission to  duplicate the verse for each week to include in your printed or digital worship bulletin.  We've also included readings which coordinate with the imagery of the lyrics PLUS Organ and Piano parts.

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Open For You

This thoughtful Advent hymn is just the right touch for congregations seeking greater inclusivity.  The uplifting melody will inspire each member of your congregation.  Open For You coordinates beautifully with the "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors" initiative.  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Lighting Our Lives

Does your congregation need to have a metaphoric fire lit in the life of your church?  "Lighting Our Lives" will help your Advent season do just that.  The melody has a dancing 3/4 rhythm with a surprising syncopation near the end.  It's one of our favorites, and it will soon become one of yours.  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Brighten Us

Winter brings grey days with little sunshine.  If your congregation needs some inspiration to help brighten those dark days, "Brighten Us" is the perfect way to start.  The melody is such fun to sing and the lyrics will inspire everyone in your congregation as they grow into the Christmas season.  Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Advent Reflection

If your worship team is planning a more "reflective" Advent theme, this carol is for you. The melody soars with hope, peace, love, joy and Christ. "Advent Reflection" will help your congregation think about all that goes into the Advent season. Permission granted to duplicate congregation parts for your worship bulletin.

Advent Service Music: Recordings

This Advent Candle

Hope

Candle, light the candle.

Light the candle of Hope today.

Light the candle of Hope today,

Oh, Lord we wait and pray.

Candle, light the candle.

Peace

Candle, light the candle.

Light the candle of Peace today.

Light the candle of Peace today,

Oh, Lord we watch and pray.

Candle, light the candle.

 Joy

Candle, light the candle.

Light the candle of Joy today.

Light the candle of Joy today,

We celebrate and pray.

Candle, light the candle.

Love

Candle, light the candle.

Light the candle of Love today.

Light the candle of Love today

Your love shows us the way.

Candle, light the candle.

Christ

Candle, light the candle.

Light the candle of Christ today.

Light the candle of Christ today,

We all rejoice and pray.

Candle, light the candle.

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Brighten Our Lives

 Hope

Brighten our lives, Lord Jesus today!

We light the candle to guide our way.

Hope is the candle we light this day.

Brighten our hearts with Hope we pray.

Peace

Brighten our lives, Lord Jesus shalom!

We light the candle to find your home.

Peace is the candle we light we light this day.

Give us bright Peace, show us the way.

 Joy

Brighten our lives, we journey for Joy!

This candle leads to the baby boy. 

Light the Joy candle and we will rejoice.

Joy in our world! Lift every voice.

Love

Brighten our lives, bring us Jesus’ love.

We light the candle to find the dove.

We love the light our Christ brings us today.

Brighten our lives with love we pray.

Christ

God comes to us in this baby boy.

Light the Christ candle, fill us with joy.

Christ is among us in all of our days.

Glory to God, we all shall pray.

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Advent Joy

 Hope

Hope! Hope! We’re yearning for Hope.

Christmas is not far away.

Hope! Hope! We’re yearning for Hope.

Advent the season of Hope.

Peace

Peace! Peace! We’re longing for Peace.

Christmas is not far away.

Peace! Peace! We’re longing for Peace.

Advent the season of Peace.

 Joy

Joy! Joy! We’re waiting for Joy. 

Christmas is not far away.

Joy! Joy! We’re waiting for joy.

Advent the season of Joy.

Love

Love! Love! We thirst for God’s Love.

Christmas is not far away.

Love! Love! We thirst for God’s Love.

Advent the season of Love.

Christ

Christ! Christ! Our Christ has arrived!

Christmas is here to-day.

Christ! Christ! Our Christ has arrived!

Celebrate Christ EVERY day.

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Our Time of Advent

Hope

Hope, hope, hope, hope, we light the candle of Hope.

We watch for our Savior to appear and keep us ever near. 

Light the candle of Hope. Light the candle of Hope.

Peace

Peace, peace, peace, peace we light the candle of Peace.

Our merciful Savior is our guide, we open our hearts to bring him inside.

Light the candle of Peace. Light the candle of Peace. 

Joy

Joy, joy, joy, joy, we light the candle of Joy.

Christ’s blessings and grace are ours to share, we give to show our love and we care. 

Light the candle of Joy. Light the candle of Joy.

Love

Love, love, love, love we light the candle of Love.

Rejoice in the Lord, in Him we trust. His love is always true and just.

Light the candle of Love! Light the candle of Love.

Christ

Christ, Christ, Christ, Christ, we light the candle of Christ.

Christ has arrived! He’s here for us. We praise God and show Him our gratefulness!

Light the candle of Christ! Light the candle of Christ!

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Light of Advent

 Hope

Light of Hope, light our world, heal us now and every day.

Light of Hope, light our world, lead us, help us find our way.

Jesus light our daily journeys, with your power, grace and love.

Give us strength to travel with you light our way with strength from above.

Light of Hope, cleanse our world, give us help to find our way.

Light of Hope, cleanse our world, come to us and light our day.

Peace

Light of Peace, come to us. Cleanse our souls, make us serene.

Light of Peace, come to us, help us know what is unseen.

Savior guide us through our trials, help us know You’re always near.

Help us feel Your loving presence, with Your light we have no fear.

Light of Peace, come to us, light our way through our dark days.

Light of Peace, walk with us, stay beside us for always.

Joy

Light of Joy, come to us, bring us to the baby boy.

We need Joy in our lives, Joy brings light to us all days.

Joy will take away what’s fearful, Joy will help our faith to grow.

Joy will bring us close to God’s love. It will bring us faith so we know.

Light of Joy, Jesus comes to be with us every day.

Light of Joy, be with us. Light our way to Christmas Day.

Love

Light of Love, grace our lives, Love is patient, kind and true.

God of Love, we give thanks for the Love we have from You.

Love comes to us in Jesus. It’s a Love that never ends.

Help prepare our hearts for Jesus. Love our neighbors and our friends.

Light of Love, come to us.  Help us live that Love each day.

Light of Love, grace our lives. We need Love to find our way.

Christ

Light of Christ, we are here! Your light takes away the night.

Light of Christ, You are here, helping make our dark world bright.

Now our fears are all behind us. There’s salvation for us all!

Help us call on You to guide us. Help us answer when You call.

Bring us Hope! Bring us Peace! Bring us Love and bring us Joy!

Come to Us! Be with us!  Celebrate the baby boy.

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The Glow of Advent

 Hope

Candle light, burning bright.

Hope is the candle that brings us light.

Candle light, burning bright

We light the candle of Hope.

We hope for food for the hungry 

For all our souls to be fed 

We need God’s grace in all people, 

To Jesus we are led!

Candle light, burning bright.

Hope is the candle that brings us light

Candle light, burning bright.

We light the candle of Hope.

Peace

Candle light, burning bright.

Peace is the candle that brings us light.

Candle light, burning bright.

We light the candle of Peace.

Our world has turmoil and chaos,

We sprint through all our days.

We need God’s peace for our people, 

His Peace for all our ways!

Candle light, burning bright, 

Peace is the candle that brings us light

Candle light, burning bright.

We light the candle of Peace.

 Joy

Candle light, burning bright.

Joy is the candle that brings us light.

Candle light, burning bright.

We light the candle of Joy.

We need good news for our families,

To kindle Joy for all.

God’s Joy starts our celebration,

With creatures great and small.

Candle light, burning bright.

Joy is the candle that brings us light

Candle light, burning bright,

We light the candle of Joy.

Love

Candle light, burning bright.

Love is the candle that brings us light.

Candle light, burning bright.

We light the candle of Love.

God’s gift of Love is amazing!

The Lamb who saved us all.

He comes as the Messiah,

He leads us with his call.

Candle light, burning bright.

Love is the candle that brings us light.

Candle light, burning bright,

We light the candle of Love.

Christ

Candle light, burning bright.

We light the candle of Christ tonight.

Candle light, burning bright.

We light the candle of Christ.

Our Savior walks with us always,

He comes as a baby boy.

Our Jesus is among us, 

With Hope, Peace, Love and Joy!

Candle light, burning bright.

Christ is the candle that brings us light.

Candle light, burning bright, 

We light the candle of Christ.

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Light the Candle

Hope

Light the candle, light the candle

Hope! Hope! Hope!

The light of Hope we bring today 

Go make our vision clear. 

We seek the love of Jesus, 

His birth is drawing near!

Light the candle, light the candle

Hope! Hope! Hope!

Peace

Light the candle, light the candle

Peace! Peace! Peace!

We light the candle of Peace today, 

God’s kingdom brings us light.

We know the spirit of Jesus. 

His birth makes our world bright!

Light the candle, light the candle

Peace! Peace! Peace!

Joy

Light the candle, light the candle

Joy! Joy! Joy!

Our Christmas time is coming soon 

Our lives are filed with joy. 

The light that Christmas gives us, 

Will lead us to the boy!

Light the candle, light the candle

Joy! Joy! Joy!

Love

Light the candle, light the candle

Love! Love! Love!

Today we light the candle of love, 

God’s love is always here.

The love that comes with Christmas. 

His birth is drawing near!

Light the candle, light the candle

Love! Love! Love!

Christ

Light the candle, light the candle

Christ! Christ! Christ!

We now will share the candle of Christ, 

His birth is finally here. 

We love God dwelling with in us,

in this and every year.

Light the candle, light the candle

Christ! Christ! Christ!

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This Advent Season

Hope

Hope, the candle of Hope.  

This Advent season we light the candle of Hope.

Our Savior will appear to us, 

Fulfilling the world’s void with Hope!

The Savior of Hope.

Peace

Peace, the candle of Peace.  

This Advent season we light the candle of Peace.

We will embrace the Light of Christ 

that light that brings us Peace.  

It’s Peace.  The candle of Peace.

Joy

Joy, the candle of Joy.  

This Advent season, we light the candle of Joy.

Joy comes to us, replacing fear, 

it’s spirit gives us wings of Joy,

the candle of Joy.

Love

Love, the candle of Love.  

This Advent season we light the candle of Love.

The Love of Jesus comes to us, 

the Myst’ry makes us one in Love,

the Savior of Love.

Christ

Christ, the candle of Christ.  

We light the candle of Christ on this Christmas Eve (Day).

With Hope, with Peace, with Love, with Joy,

our Savior comes to us, it’s Christ.

Our Savior is Christ.

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Advent Reflection

Hope

What will lead us from Darkness? What will lead us to light?

Light the candle of Hope today, it will help our vision clear.

God will lead us from darkness. God’s song Jesus is near.

Help us journey to meet the child to know His hope is here.

Peace

What will show us the pathway to the Kingdom of God?

Light the candle of Peace today, it will make our journey clear.

Peace will come with the Christ Child. Peace will enter our lives.

Jesus is coming to light our world and bring His light of peace.

Joy

What will help us deliver Jesus’ light to our lives?

Light the candle of Joy today Holy Spirit baptize us.

We have Hope, we have Peace, now the candle of Joy.

Guide us God in each thing we do to meet the baby boy.

Love

Love has been with us always, light of love with us now.

God has promised His love for ever to share with all the world.

We know Hope, Peace and Joy; now the candle of Love.

God has delivered the light of Love in that dear baby boy.

Christ

We have been on a journey. We are humbled by God.

God has given us everything and gives meaning to our lives.

We have candles of Hope. Peace, Joy, Love now of Christ.

Thanks be to God for the gift of Christ, His son makes our lives bright. 

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Brighten Us

Hope

Brighten our lives with Hope, Lord, we wait for the One!

Brighten our lives with Hope, Lord, we look for the Son.

The darkness of our days will soon be in the past.

The light the baby brings us will be our light that lasts.

We light the candle of Hope, Lord, we hurry and wait.

Wait for the one who will claim us and make our way straight.

Peace

Brighten our lives with Peace, Lord; we dance to your voice!

Brighten our lives with Peace, Lord; we hear and rejoice.

We turn in your direction, your family we belong.

And your strong proclamation of Peace helps make us strong.

Brighten our lives with Peace, Lord; your rhythm is clear.

Brighten our lives with Peace, Lord; our Savior is near.

Joy

Brighten our lives with Joy, Lord, we sing of our souls!

Brighten our lives with Joy, Lord, Your son makes us whole.

We celebrate with the angels, with one voice we proclaim

the Joy the baby gives us, the Joy of Jesus’ name.

Brighten our lives with Joy, Lord, the baby is near.

We sing the glory of Jesus, He is always here.

Love

Brighten our lives with your Love, Lord; abundant and free!

Brighten our lives with your Love, Lord; as one family.

We live secure as your children, we have so many things.

We wait for baby Jesus and the great love he brings.

Brighten our lives with your Love, Lord; your message proclaim!

Brighten our lives with your Love, Lord; we honor your name.

Christ 

Brighten our lives with Jesus, our Savior is here!

Brighten our lives with Jesus, the baby so dear.

We meet our God in the baby, the son for all the earth.

This joyful day that is Christmas, we celebrate His birth.

Brighten our lives with Jesus, our Hearts fill with love!

God’s love will always be with us through this little dove.

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Lighting Our Lives

Hope

Light up our lives with Hope today

Take away darkness, Lord we pray.

Hope is the light that comes our way.

Light up our lives with Hope.

Peace

Light up our lives with Peace today.

Center our lives we hope and pray.

Peace is the light that we need to day!

Light up our lives with Peace.

Joy

Light up our lives with Joy today.

Keep all the dark and fear away.

Warm up our hearts, we use faith to say,

“Light up our lives with Joy.”

Love

Light up our lives with Love today.

Care for us God, for this we pray.

Lighten our journey’s steps that we may

light up our lives with Love.

Christ

Light up our lives with Christ this day.

Set our souls free, your tender way.

Send us Christ Jesus he’ll show the way!

Light up our lives with Christ.

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Open for You

Hope

Our Hearts are open for you, our minds are open for you, our doors are open for you, Lord Jesus.

We’ve searched for Your light of Hope which brings us closer to you, we welcome Your light of Hope today.

Help us get ready for you by giving hearts full of love to all who      love you and need Your grace.

Prepare our minds for your Hope, prepare our minds for your love. 

Open the doors for the baby boy.

Peace

Our hearts are open for you, Our minds are open for you, 

Our doors are open for you Lord Jesus. 

We've searched for Your light of Peace, open our minds and give Peace

Give us the vision of peace to-day. 

Help us get ready for You by filling hearts full of Peace so we may live with in all in Your world. Prepare our minds for Your Peace, help make our hearts share Your Peace.

Open our doors for the baby boy.

Joy

Our hearts are open for you, Our minds are open for you, 

Our doors are open for you Lord Jesus. 

We now have Your light of Joy, to help see our baby boy. 

We'll share that light with all those we meet. 

The spirit baptizes us, to do the work of your church. 

Help us to treat all we know with grace.

Prepare our minds for Your Joy, prepare our hearts for the Joy, 

Open our doors for the baby boy.

Love

Our Hearts are open for you, our minds are open for you, 

our doors are open for you, Lord Jesus.

We know Love is with us now; Love always has been with us;

Love will be with us for ever more.

Your light will burn in us now; Your light spreads over the earth;

The light of Love you made ever lasting

Prepare our hearts for Your love, prepare our minds for the Joy,

Open the doors for the baby boy.

Christ

Our Hearts are open for you, our minds are open for you, 

our doors are open for you, Lord Jesus.

Our lives have meaning with Christ who dwells within each of us,

We welcome Christ to our hearts and minds.

We come as people of Hope, we come as people of Peace,

we come as people of Joy and Love.

Thank you for our open hearts, thank you for our open minds, 

thank you for our wondrous baby boy.

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