Lent · Year A

Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A

Sunday, March 4, 2029 · Lent · violet

For the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A, the readings are Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; and John 4:5-42. Suggested hymns: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (gathering), And Can It Be (preparation of the gifts), Just as I Am Without One Plea (Communion), Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (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. Come Thou Fount of Every BlessingCome, Thou Fount of every blessingDraws on the Gospel: John 4:13–14
  2. Hark, the Voice of Jesus CallingHark, the voice of Jesus callingDraws on the Gospel: John 4:34–38
  3. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: salvation

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. And Can It BeAnd can it be that I should gainDraws on the second reading: Romans 5:8–10
  2. Blessed AssuranceBlessèd assurance, Jesus is mineDraws on the second reading: Romans 5:1
  3. It Is Well With My SoulWhen peace, like a river, attendeth my wayDraws on the second reading: Romans 5:1

Communion

  1. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaDraws on the second reading: Romans 5:1
  2. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead UsSavior, like a shepherd lead usDraws on the second reading: Romans 5:8
  3. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: grace, salvation

Sending Forth

  1. Guide Me, O Thou Great JehovahGuide me, O Thou great JehovahDraws on the Gospel: John 4:14
  2. For the Beauty of the EarthFor the beauty of the earthDraws on the psalm: Psalm 95:1–6
  3. When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous crossTheme: salvation

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