Ordinary Time · Year C

Hymns for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Sunday, August 20, 2028 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, the readings are Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18; Hebrews 12:1-4; and Luke 12:49-53. Suggested hymns: My Faith Looks Up to Thee (gathering), Hallelujah, What a Savior! (preparation of the gifts), He Keeps Me Singing (Communion), Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said (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. My Faith Looks Up to TheeMy faith looks up to TheeDraws on the second reading: Hebrews 12:2–3
  2. To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory, great things He has doneSame chapter as the psalm: Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18
  3. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodTheme: the cross, victory

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Hallelujah, What a Savior!Man of Sorrows! what a nameDraws on the second reading: Hebrews 12:1–2
  2. God Will Take Care of YouBe not dismayed whate'er betideSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 12:49-53
  3. Be Still, My SoulBe still, my soul: the Lord is on thy sideTheme: the cross, victory

Communion

  1. He Keeps Me SingingThere's within my heart a melodyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 40:2–3
  2. Through the Night of Doubt and SorrowThrough the night of doubt and sorrowSame chapter as the second reading: Hebrews 12:1-4
  3. It Is Well With My SoulWhen peace, like a river, attendeth my wayTheme: faith, the cross

Sending Forth

  1. Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said“Take up thy cross,” the Savior saidTheme: faith, the cross, victory
  2. How Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the LordTheme: faith, victory
  3. He Leadeth MeHe leadeth me, O blessèd thoughtTheme: faith, victory

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