Lent · Year C

Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C

Sunday, March 19, 2028 · Lent · violet

For the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C, the readings are Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; and Luke 13:1-9. Suggested hymns: The God of Abraham Praise (gathering), Rock of Ages (preparation of the gifts), Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (Communion), Holy God, We Praise Thy Name (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 God of Abraham PraiseThe God of Abr'ham praiseDraws on the first reading: Exodus 3:14–15
  2. Abide With MeAbide with me; fast falls the eventideSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
  3. Lord Jesus, Think on MeLord Jesus, think on meTheme: forgiveness, holiness, gods faithfulness

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Rock of AgesRock of Ages, cleft for meDraws on the second reading: 1 Corinthians 10:4
  2. Souls of Men! Why Will Ye ScatterSouls of men! why will ye scatterDraws on the psalm: Psalm 103:1–22
  3. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: forgiveness, holiness

Communion

  1. Praise, My Soul, the King of HeavenPraise, my soul, the King of heavenDraws on the psalm: Psalm 103:1
  2. When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous crossTheme: forgiveness, holiness
  3. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaTheme: forgiveness

Sending Forth

  1. Holy God, We Praise Thy NameHoly God, we praise Thy NameDraws on the psalm: Psalm 103:3
  2. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: forgiveness, gods faithfulness
  3. Lord Who Throughout These Forty DaysLord, who throughout these forty daysTheme: holiness

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