Lent · Year A

Hymns for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A

Sunday, February 18, 2029 · Lent · violet

For the 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A, the readings are Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17; Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19; and Matthew 4:1-11. Suggested hymns: Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days (gathering), Lord Jesus, Think on Me (preparation of the gifts), Just as I Am Without One Plea (Communion), Whiter Than Snow (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. Lord Who Throughout These Forty DaysLord, who throughout these forty daysDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 4:1–2
  2. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: salvation
  3. O the Deep, Deep Love of JesusO the deep, deep love of JesusTheme: victory, salvation

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Lord Jesus, Think on MeLord Jesus, think on meDraws on the psalm: Psalm 51:6–12
  2. When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous crossTheme: salvation
  3. Blessed AssuranceBlessèd assurance, Jesus is mineSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19

Communion

  1. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19
  2. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: salvation
  3. It Is Well With My SoulWhen peace, like a river, attendeth my waySame chapter as the second reading: Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19

Sending Forth

  1. Whiter Than SnowLord Jesus, I long to be perfectly wholeDraws on the psalm: Psalm 51:1–12
  2. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameTheme: victory, salvation
  3. Moment by MomentDying with Jesus, by death reckoned mineTheme: victory, salvation

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