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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

Hymns for All Seasons

Hymns for All Seasons

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.

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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

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Within Our Hearts Be Born

Within Our Hearts Be Born

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Hymns by Owen Alstott

Hymns of Light, Volume 2

Hymns of Light, Volume 2

Inspire prayerful reflection with 15 contemporary hymn texts

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