Lent · Year A

Hymns for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Year A

Sunday, March 11, 2029 · Lent · rose

For the 4th Sunday of Lent, Year A, the readings are 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Ephesians 5:8-14; and John 9:1-41. Suggested hymns: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (gathering), Souls of Men! Why Will Ye Scatter (preparation of the gifts), Amazing Grace (Communion), He Leadeth Me (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. Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creationDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:6
  2. He Keeps Me SingingThere's within my heart a melodyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  3. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: faith

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Souls of Men! Why Will Ye ScatterSouls of men! why will ye scatterDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  2. The Lord's My ShepherdThe Lord's my shepherd I'll not wantDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  3. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaTheme: faith

Communion

  1. Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the soundDraws on the Gospel: John 9:25
  2. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: light, grace
  3. Pass Me Not, O Gentle SaviorPass me not, O gentle SaviorTheme: faith, grace

Sending Forth

  1. He Leadeth MeHe leadeth me, O blessèd thoughtDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–3
  2. Lord Who Throughout These Forty DaysLord, who throughout these forty daysTheme: faith
  3. Glorious Things of Thee Are SpokenGlorious things of thee are spokenTheme: light, grace

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