Easter Time · Year A

Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A

Sunday, April 15, 2029 · Easter Time · white

For the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A, the readings are Acts 2:14, 22-33; Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; 1 Peter 1:17-21; and Luke 24:13-35. Suggested hymns: The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done (gathering), Abide With Me (preparation of the gifts), Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Communion), Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (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. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneDraws on the first reading: Acts 2:22–24
  2. Jesus Christ Is Risen TodayJesus Christ is ris'n todaySame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
  3. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundTheme: joy

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Abide With MeAbide with me; fast falls the eventideDraws on the Gospel: Luke 24:29
  2. Come Down, O Love DivineCome down, O love divineSame chapter as the first reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33
  3. Lamp of Our FeetLamp of our feet! whereby we traceSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Communion

  1. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todayDraws on the second reading: 1 Peter 1:18–21
  2. O for a Thousand TonguesO for a thousand tongues to singDraws on the second reading: 1 Peter 1:18–19
  3. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layTheme: joy

Sending Forth

  1. Come Thou Fount of Every BlessingCome, Thou Fount of every blessingDraws on the second reading: 1 Peter 1:18–19
  2. Through the Night of Doubt and SorrowThrough the night of doubt and sorrowDraws on the second reading: 1 Peter 1:17–21
  3. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesTheme: joy

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