Easter Time · Year C

Hymns for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C

Sunday, May 7, 2028 · Easter Time · white

For the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C, the readings are Acts 13:14, 43-52; Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5; Revelation 7:9, 14b-17; and John 10:27-30. Suggested hymns: The Lord's My Shepherd (gathering), Jerusalem the Golden (preparation of the gifts), Where He Leads Me (Communion), Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (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 Lord's My ShepherdThe Lord's my shepherd I'll not wantDraws on the second reading: Revelation 7:17
  2. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesTheme: guidance, comfort, heaven
  3. To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory, great things He has doneSame chapter as the Gospel: John 10:27-30

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Jerusalem the GoldenJerusalem the goldenDraws on the second reading: Revelation 7:9–17
  2. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead UsSavior, like a shepherd lead usSame chapter as the Gospel: John 10:27-30
  3. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: heaven

Communion

  1. Where He Leads MeI can hear my Savior callingDraws on the Gospel: John 10:27–30
  2. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layTheme: comfort, heaven
  3. Be Still, My SoulBe still, my soul: the Lord is on thy sideTheme: guidance, comfort, heaven

Sending Forth

  1. Open Now Thy Gates of BeautyOpen now thy gates of beautyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 100:1–5
  2. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: heaven
  3. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundTheme: heaven

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