Lent · Year A

Hymns for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year A

Sunday, February 25, 2029 · Lent · violet

For the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year A, the readings are Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10; and Matthew 17:1-9. Suggested hymns: For the Beauty of the Earth (gathering), All People That on Earth Do Dwell (preparation of the gifts), 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here (Communion), Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days (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. For the Beauty of the EarthFor the beauty of the earthDraws on the psalm: Psalm 33:1–6
  2. How Can I Keep From Singing?My life flows on in endless songDraws on the psalm: Psalm 33:1–9
  3. Lord Jesus, Think on MeLord Jesus, think on meTheme: faith, guidance

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. All People That on Earth Do DwellAll people that on earth do dwellDraws on the psalm: Psalm 33:1–9
  2. Jesus Is All the World to MeJesus is all the world to meDraws on the psalm: Psalm 33:1–22
  3. I Know Whom I Have BelievedI know not why God's wondrous graceSame chapter as the second reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Communion

  1. 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here'Tis good, Lord, to be hereDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 17:1–13
  2. He Keeps Me SingingThere's within my heart a melodySame chapter as the psalm: Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22
  3. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaTheme: faith

Sending Forth

  1. Lord Who Throughout These Forty DaysLord, who throughout these forty daysTheme: faith, guidance
  2. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: faith, guidance
  3. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: light

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