Ordinary Time · Year A

Hymns for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the readings are Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; Psalm 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; and Matthew 22:15-21. Suggested hymns: O for a Thousand Tongues (gathering), I Sing the Mighty Power of God (preparation of the gifts), Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior (Communion), How Firm a Foundation (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. O for a Thousand TonguesO for a thousand tongues to singDraws on the psalm: Psalm 96:1–3
  2. The Lily of the ValleyI've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to meTheme: gods faithfulness, faith
  3. Awake, My Soul, and With the SunAwake, my soul, and with the sunTheme: gods faithfulness, faith

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. I Sing the Mighty Power of GodI sing the mighty pow'r of GodDraws on the psalm: Psalm 96:1–8
  2. Take My Life and Let It BeTake my life, and let it beTheme: stewardship
  3. We Gather TogetherWe gather together to ask the Lord's blessingTheme: gods faithfulness

Communion

  1. Pass Me Not, O Gentle SaviorPass me not, O gentle SaviorTheme: gods faithfulness, faith
  2. It Is Well With My SoulWhen peace, like a river, attendeth my wayTheme: gods faithfulness, faith
  3. My Faith Looks Up to TheeMy faith looks up to TheeTheme: gods faithfulness, faith

Sending Forth

  1. How Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the LordTheme: gods faithfulness, faith
  2. Rock of AgesRock of Ages, cleft for meTheme: gods faithfulness, faith
  3. Under His WingsUnder His wings I am safely abidingTheme: gods faithfulness

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