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Hymn Anthologies

Explore Catholic hymn texts for the liturgy

Whether you are seeking hymns for funerals or hymns for weddings, OCP has a variety of Catholic hymn resources that can be used in the liturgy, or for prayer and reflection. From Michael Joncas’ hymn texts for Lent and Advent, to hymn anthologies like Father James Quinn’s Hymns for All Seasons, these resources feature texts that can be set to traditional hymn tunes as well as contemporary music. Music directors will find new inspiration from texts based on Scripture.

Awake, My Soul

Awake, My Soul

Twenty-four original hymn texts by Benedictine Father Harry Hagan

Awake, My Soul

Come, Praise the Lord

James Quinn, SJ lives on in this collection of 27 hymn settings, with music by Paul Inwood

Hymns of Light, Volume 2

Hymns of Light, Volume 2

Inspire prayerful reflection with 15 contemporary hymn texts

Hymns for All Seasons

Hymns for All Seasons

The first-ever comprehensive edition of Father James Quinn's hymn texts

Sing a New Church

Sing a New Church

Rich texts for 48 hymns set to familiar melodies

Sounding Glory

Sounding Glory

A carefully selected balance of hymns and hymn tunes

Take With You Words

Take with You Words

50 original hymn texts with scripture-based reflections and musical settings

The Listening Heart

The Listening Heart

35 new texts marked by vivid imagery and spiritual depth

Voices from the Valley

Voices from the Valley

42 original hymn texts with inspiring commentary by Sister Genevieve

We Contemplate the Mystery

We Contemplate the Mystery

Enrich worship with beautiful new hymn texts for Lent and the Triduum

Within Our Hearts Be Born

Within Our Hearts Be Born

Enrich worship throughout Advent and Christmastide with hymn settings for the entire three-year Lectionary cycle