Ordinary Time · Year A

Hymns for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sunday, August 5, 2029 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the readings are Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18; Romans 8:35, 37-39; and Matthew 14:13-21. Suggested hymns: The Love of God (gathering), Lift High the Cross (preparation of the gifts), A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Communion), And Can It Be (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. The Love of GodThe love of God is greater farDraws on the second reading: Romans 8:35–39
  2. More Love to TheeMore love to Thee, O Christ; More love to TheeTheme: gods love
  3. Now Thank We All Our GodNow thank we all our GodTheme: gods love

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodDraws on the second reading: Romans 8:38–39
  2. Take My Life and Let It BeTake my life, and let it beTheme: gods love
  3. Great Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my FatherTheme: gods love

Communion

  1. A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA mighty fortress is our GodDraws on the second reading: Romans 8:37–39
  2. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet all mortal flesh keep silenceTheme: communion
  3. He Keeps Me SingingThere's within my heart a melodyTheme: grace

Sending Forth

  1. And Can It BeAnd can it be that I should gainTheme: gods love, grace
  2. A Child of the KingMy Father is rich in houses and landsSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39
  3. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy BlessingLord, dismiss us with Thy blessingTheme: grace

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