Lent · Year B

Hymns for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B

Sunday, March 7, 2027 · Lent · rose

For the 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B, the readings are 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23; Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Ephesians 2:4-10; and John 3:14-21. Suggested hymns: The Love of God (gathering), To God Be the Glory (preparation of the gifts), Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (Communion), O for a Thousand Tongues (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 Love of GodThe love of God is greater farDraws on the Gospel: John 3:16
  2. Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the soundDraws on the second reading: Ephesians 2:4–9
  3. The Lily of the ValleyI've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to meSame chapter as the Gospel: John 3:14-21

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory, great things He has doneDraws on the Gospel: John 3:16
  2. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodDraws on the Gospel: John 3:16
  3. Praise, My Soul, the King of HeavenPraise, my soul, the King of heavenTheme: gods love, grace, salvation

Communion

  1. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead UsSavior, like a shepherd lead usDraws on the second reading: Ephesians 2:4–5
  2. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: grace, light, salvation
  3. When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous crossTheme: salvation

Sending Forth

  1. O for a Thousand TonguesO for a thousand tongues to singDraws on the second reading: Ephesians 2:8–9
  2. Rescue the PerishingRescue the perishing, care for the dyingTheme: gods love, grace, salvation
  3. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: gods love, salvation

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