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| | O Come, O Come, Immanuel | O come, O come, Immanuel | Rejoice! Rejoice! | | | English | | O come, O come, Immanuel, and ransom ... | 8.8.8.8 with refrain | Matthew 1:23This hymn celebrates the coming of Immanuel ("God with us"), the central promise of Matthew 1's account of Jesus's birth. | Latin, 12th cent.; tr. composite | | Biblical Names & Places David; Biblical Names & Places Jesse; Deliverance; King, God/Christ as; Law of God; Return of Christ; Sickness & Health; Songs for Children Hymns; Advent; Advent; Biblical Names & Places David; Biblical Names & Places Jesse; Deliverance; King, God/Christ as; Law of God; Nation; Return of Christ; Sickness & Health; Wisdom | | VENI IMMANUEL |     | 222211 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 558 | 1 | 2913 | 36 |
| | Hark, the Herald Angels Sing | Hark, the herald angels sing | | | | English | Charles Wesley | Hark, the herald angels sing, "Glory ... | 7.7.7.7 D with refrain | Matthew 1:23This hymn celebrates the virgin birth and incarnation of Christ as prophesied and recorded in Matthew 1. | Text of 1753, alt. | | | | MENDELSSOHN |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 1451 | 0 | 13148 | 20 |
| | O Little Town of Bethlehem | O little town of Bethlehem | | | | English | Phillips Brooks | | 8.6.8.6 D | Matthew 1:18-25This hymn celebrates Christ's birth in Bethlehem, echoing Matthew 1's account of Jesus's miraculous conception and nativity. | | | Christ Birth of | | |  | | | 1 | | | 955 | 1 | 29561 | 17 |
| | Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus | Come, thou long-expected Jesus | | | | English | Charles Wesley | Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to ... | 8.7.8.7 D | Matthew 1:21This hymn celebrates Jesus's birth as the long-awaited King and Deliverer, echoing Matthew 1's genealogy and announcement of the Messiah's coming. | | | Advent Season; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Reign | | HYFRYDOL |     | 222549 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 787 | 1 | 15150 | 15 |
| | Emmanuel, Emmanuel | Emmanuel, Emmanuel | | | | English | Bob McGee, b. 1944 | Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel. ... | 8.8.7.8 | Matthew 1This hymn celebrates the name "Emmanuel" from Matthew 1:23, meaning "God with us," prophesied for Jesus. | | | Christmas | | EMMANUEL |  | | | | 1 | | 33 | 0 | 4326 | 13 |
| | How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds | How sweet the name of Jesus sounds | | | | English | J. Newton, 1725-1807 | How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a ... | 8.6.8.6 | Matthew 1:20-21This hymn celebrates the power and sweetness of Jesus' name, which Matthew 1 records as divinely given to save His people from their sins. | | | Circumcision and Name of Jesus | | ST. PETER |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 1773 | 0 | 54447 | 12 |
| | Of the Father's Love Begotten | Of the Father's love begotten | | | | English | Marcus Aurelius C. Prudentius; John M. Neale; Henry W. Baker | Of the Father's love begotten, ere the ... | 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 | Matthew 1:18-23This hymn celebrates the virgin birth and divine nature of Christ as recounted in Matthew 1's genealogy and nativity narrative. | | | Christmas Season | | DIVINUM MYSTERIUM |     | 222552 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 238 | 1 | 15220 | 12 |
| | Praise We the Lord This Day | Praise we the Lord this day | | | | English | Anonymous | | 6.6.8.6 | Matthew 1:23This hymn celebrates the virgin birth and prophecy of Christ's coming as recounted in Matthew 1's genealogy and angelic announcement to Joseph. | Hymns for the Festivals and Saints' Days, 1846 | | | | |  | | | 1 | | | 58 | 1 | 25960 | 10 |
| | There Is No Name So Sweet on Earth | There is no name so sweet on earth | We love to sing around our King | | | English | Anonymous | There is no name so sweet on earth, no ... | 8.7.8.7 D | Matthew 1:21This hymn celebrates the name "Jesus" given to Christ before his birth, as recorded in Matthew 1:21-23. | | | Jesus Christ His Praise; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Name of ; Love For Christ of God | | THE SWEETEST NAME |   | | | | 1 | | 325 | 1 | 9837 | 9 |
| | Angels From the Realms of Glory | Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight over all the earth | Come and worship, come and worship | | | English | James Montgomery | from the realms of glory, wing your ... | 8.7.8.7.8.7 | Matthew 1:1-3This hymn celebrates the birth of Christ the Messiah, fulfilling Matthew 1's genealogy and prophecy of Immanuel, "God with us. | | Scotland | Christ Birth of; liturgical Gospel Acclamation Songs | | |   | | | 1 | | | 829 | 1 | 65731 | 7 |
| | Jesus, Name Above All Names | Jesus, name above all names | | | | English | Naida Hearn | | Irregular | Matthew 1:21This hymn directly references Matthew 1's title "Emmanuel" (God with us) and celebrates Jesus as the promised Redeemer. | | | Jesus Christ Character and Person | Year B, Ordinary Time, Thanksgiving Day | | | | | | | | 37 | 0 | 46588 | 6 |
| | O for a Thousand Tongues | O for a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer's praise | | | | English | Charles Wesley | O for a thousand tongues to sing my ... | 8.6.8.6 | Matthew 1:21This hymn celebrates the name of Jesus and His redemptive grace, echoing Matthew 1's revelation of Christ as Savior who saves His people from their sins. | | England | Christ Life and Ministry; Recessionals; liturgical Opening Hymns | Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 9 (14); Year C, Ordinary Time, Proper 3 (8); Year C, Advent, Third Sunday; Year A, Advent, Third Sunday; Year B, Epiphany season, Second Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 17 (22); Year C, Ordinary Time, Proper 29 (34); Year A, Ordinary Time, All Saints Day; Year C, Epiphany season, Third Sunday; Year C, Ordinary Time, Proper 6 (11) | |   | | | 1 | | | 1905 | 1 | 62114 | 5 |
| | The First Noel, the Angel Did Say | The first Noel, the angel did say | | | | English | | The first Noel, the angel did say, was ... | Irregular | Matthew 1:18This hymn celebrates the angel's announcement and the wise men's journey described in Matthew 1's account of Jesus's birth. | Traditional English carol | | Christmas Season | | THE FIRST NOEL |     | 222563 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 472 | 1 | 15334 | 5 |
| | Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose | Thou hidden source of calm repose | | | | English | Charles Wesley | | 8.8.8.8.8.8 | Matthew 1:21This hymn celebrates the name of Jesus as salvation, echoing Matthew 1:21's declaration that He shall save His people from their sins. | | | | Year A, Epiphany Season, Eighth Sunday; Year B, Advent, Second Sunday; Year C, Holy Week season, Holy Saturday | |  | | | 1 | | | 181 | 1 | 48342 | 5 |
| | To the Name of Our Salvation | To the name that brings salvation | | Gloriosi Salvatoris | Latin | English | J. M. Neale | | 8.7.8.7.8.7 | Matthew 1:18-25This hymn celebrates the name of Jesus, which Matthew 1:21 reveals as the name given because "he will save his people from their sins. | Latin, 1496 | | | | | | | | | | | 124 | 0 | 237859 | 5 |
| | Immanuel | God with us, O glorious name, Let it shine in endless fame | | | | English | Sarah Slinn | | 7.7.7.7 | Matthew 1:23This hymn celebrates "Immanuel" (God with us) from Matthew 1:23, praising Christ's incarnation uniting God and man. | | | | | | | | | | | | 82 | 1 | 118441 | 5 |
| | The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came | The angel Gabriel from heaven came | | Birjina gaztettobat zegoen | Basque | English | S. Baring-Gould | | 10.10.12.10 | Matthew 1:18-25This hymn retells the Annunciation narrative central to Matthew 1, celebrating Gabriel's message to Mary and the promised birth of Emmanuel. | Basque carol | | | | | | | | | | | 39 | 1 | 34868 | 5 |
| | The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy | The virgin Mary had a baby boy | He come from the glory | | | English | | | | Matthew 1:18-25This hymn celebrates the virgin birth and naming of Jesus as recounted in Matthew 1:18-25. | West Indian traditional; Taken down from the singing of the Negro James Bryce in 1942 when Bryce was 92 years old. (Cambridge Hymnal, 1967) | | | | |  | | | 1 | | | 33 | 0 | 57071 | 5 |
| | Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor | Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor | | | | English | Frank Houghton | | 9.8.9.8.9.8 | Matthew 1:21-23This hymn celebrates Christ's incarnation described in Matthew 1, emphasizing how God became man in humble circumstances out of love. | | | | | | | | | | | | 23 | 0 | 45803 | 5 |
| | The Hands That First Held Mary's Child | The hands that first held Mary's child | | | | English | Thomas H. Troeger | The hands that first held Mary's child ... | | Matthew 1:24This hymn reflects Matthew 1's account of Joseph's role in Jesus's birth, portraying his tender care for Mary's newborn child. | | | Christmas Season | | | | | | | | | 8 | 0 | 15217 | 5 |