Easter Time · Year A

Hymns for the 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), Year A

Sunday, April 8, 2029 · Easter Time · white

For the 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), Year A, the readings are Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Peter 1:3-9; and John 20:19-31. Suggested hymns: Come Down, O Love Divine (gathering), Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (preparation of the gifts), The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done (Communion), Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (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. Come Down, O Love DivineCome down, O love divineSame chapter as the first reading: Acts 2:42-47
  2. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundTheme: joy
  3. O for a Thousand TonguesO for a thousand tongues to singSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Open Now Thy Gates of BeautyOpen now thy gates of beautyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 118:19–26
  2. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: faith
  3. Through the Night of Doubt and SorrowThrough the night of doubt and sorrowSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Communion

  1. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneSame chapter as the first reading: Acts 2:42-47
  2. The Lily of the ValleyI've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to meTheme: faith, peace, joy
  3. Faith of Our FathersFaith of our fathers, living stillTheme: faith, peace, joy

Sending Forth

  1. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todaySame chapter as the second reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9
  2. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesTheme: faith, peace, joy
  3. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy BlessingLord, dismiss us with Thy blessingTheme: peace, joy

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