Ordinary Time · Year B

Hymns for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sunday, July 18, 2027 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, the readings are Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6; Ephesians 2:13-18; and Mark 6:30-34. Suggested hymns: Nearer, My God, to Thee (gathering), He Leadeth Me (preparation of the gifts), The Lord's My Shepherd (Communion), Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (sending forth).

Hymn suggestions

Public-domain hymns that draw on this Mass’s readings or share their themes. Each plays in any key, with slides and large print.

Gathering

  1. Nearer, My God, to TheeNearer, my God, to TheeDraws on the second reading: Ephesians 2:13–22
  2. He Keeps Me SingingThere's within my heart a melodyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  3. Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the soundSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 2:13-18

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. He Leadeth MeHe leadeth me, O blessèd thoughtDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–3
  2. Souls of Men! Why Will Ye ScatterSouls of men! why will ye scatterDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  3. A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA mighty fortress is our GodTheme: guidance, peace, comfort

Communion

  1. The Lord's My ShepherdThe Lord's my shepherd I'll not wantDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  2. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead UsSavior, like a shepherd lead usSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 2:13-18
  3. My Hope Is BuiltMy hope is built on nothing lessSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 2:13-18

Sending Forth

  1. Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creationDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:6
  2. I'm but a Stranger HereI'm but a stranger hereSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 2:13-18
  3. Be Still, My SoulBe still, my soul: the Lord is on thy sideTheme: guidance, peace, comfort

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