Easter Time · Year C

Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C

Sunday, April 30, 2028 · Easter Time · white

For the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C, the readings are Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13; Revelation 5:11-14; and John 21:1-19. Suggested hymns: Crown Him With Many Crowns (gathering), Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him (preparation of the gifts), Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Communion), Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling (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. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsDraws on the second reading: Revelation 5:13
  2. O for a Thousand TonguesO for a thousand tongues to singDraws on the second reading: Revelation 5:11–13
  3. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layTheme: praise, the church

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore HimPraise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore HimDraws on the second reading: Revelation 5:11–14
  2. How Can I Keep From Singing?My life flows on in endless songDraws on the psalm: Psalm 30:11–12
  3. Where He Leads MeI can hear my Savior callingSame chapter as the Gospel: John 21:1-19

Communion

  1. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todayDraws on the second reading: Revelation 5:9–13
  2. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameDraws on the second reading: Revelation 5:9–14
  3. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: praise

Sending Forth

  1. Hark, the Voice of Jesus CallingHark, the voice of Jesus callingDraws on the Gospel: John 21:15–17
  2. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundTheme: praise, the church
  3. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: surrender

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