Lent · Year C

Hymns for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C

Sunday, March 12, 2028 · Lent · violet

For the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C, the readings are Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14; Philippians 3:17—4:1; and Luke 9:28b-36. Suggested hymns: I'm but a Stranger Here (gathering), Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days (preparation of the gifts), 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here (Communion), Come, Ye Disconsolate (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. I'm but a Stranger HereI'm but a stranger hereDraws on the second reading: Philippians 3:20
  2. Open Now Thy Gates of BeautyOpen now thy gates of beautyTheme: faith, light, heaven
  3. Awake, My Soul, and With the SunAwake, my soul, and with the sunTheme: faith, light, heaven

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Lord Who Throughout These Forty DaysLord, who throughout these forty daysTheme: faith, heaven
  2. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaTheme: faith
  3. I Need Thee Every HourI need Thee ev'ry hourSame chapter as the second reading: Philippians 3:17—4:1

Communion

  1. 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here'Tis good, Lord, to be hereDraws on the Gospel: Luke 9:28–36
  2. Lord Jesus, Think on MeLord Jesus, think on meTheme: faith, heaven
  3. When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous crossFor lent

Sending Forth

  1. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: light, heaven
  2. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: faith
  3. Wake, Awake, for Night Is FlyingWake, awake, for night is flyingTheme: light, heaven

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