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Hymn Anthologies

 

Explore hymn texts

OCP offers a variety of hymn resources that can be used for the liturgy or for prayer and reflection. Whether you’re looking for seasonal resources, hymns for weddings or for funerals, texts based on scripture, traditional tunes or contemporary arrangements, there is something here for you.

 

 

Hymns by women

Unite Our Hearts

Unite Our Hearts

Perfect for both music ministers and composers, Unite Our Hearts features 54 hymn texts written by 23 writers. Each text is set to a traditional tune, so it can easily be incorporated in your assembly’s repertoire, and is also presented independently, so it can inspire composers to create new music suited to each unique hymn.

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Hymns by Fr. James Quinn

Known for the beautiful simplicity of his work, Fr. James Quinn, SJ was a prolific hymn writer whose rich scriptural, catechetical and theological texts gained widespread use in Christian churches of all denominations over the years.

Hymns for All Seasons

Hymns for All Seasons

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

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Awake, My Soul

Come, Praise the Lord

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


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Seasonal hymns by Michael Joncas

Beloved for his popular songs “On Eagle’s Wings” and “I Have Loved You,” Fr. Michael Joncas has also produced a treasury of seasonal hymns for the Church year.

We Contemplate the Mystery

We Contemplate the Mystery

 

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


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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

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More hymns

Discover more hymn texts set to traditional and contemporary tunes from beloved authors like Owen Alstott, Delores Dufner, OSB, Genevieve Glen, OSB, Fr. Harry Hagan, OSB, and more.

Awake, My Soul

Awake, My Soul

24 original hymn texts by Benedictine Father Harry Hagan


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Hymns of Light, Volume 2

Hymns of Light, Volume 2

Inspire prayerful reflection with 15 contemporary hymn texts

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Sing a New Church

Sing a New Church

 

Rich texts for 48 hymns set to familiar melodies


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Sounding Glory

Sounding Glory

A carefully selected balance of hymns and hymn tunes


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Take With You Words

Take with You Words

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

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The Listening Heart

The Listening Heart

35 new texts marked by vivid imagery and spiritual depth


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Voices from the Valley

Voices from the Valley

42 original hymn texts with inspiring commentary by Sister Genevieve

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