Easter Time · Year B

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

Sunday, April 4, 2027 · Easter Time · white

For the 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), Year B, the readings are Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 John 5:1-6; and John 20:19-31. Suggested hymns: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (gathering), Breathe on Me, Breath of God (preparation of the gifts), Come Down, O Love Divine (Communion), I Know That My Redeemer Lives (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. Open Now Thy Gates of BeautyOpen now thy gates of beautyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 118:19–26
  2. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundFor pentecost
  3. Jesus Christ Is Risen TodayJesus Christ is ris'n todayTheme: victory

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: faith
  2. Faith of Our FathersFaith of our fathers, living stillTheme: faith, peace, victory
  3. My Faith Looks Up to TheeMy faith looks up to TheeTheme: faith, peace, forgiveness, victory

Communion

  1. Come Down, O Love DivineCome down, O love divineTheme: forgiveness
  2. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: victory
  3. I Know Whom I Have BelievedI know not why God's wondrous graceTheme: faith, peace

Sending Forth

  1. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesTheme: faith, peace, victory
  2. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsTheme: victory
  3. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy BlessingLord, dismiss us with Thy blessingTheme: peace, victory

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