Easter Time · Year A

Hymns for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A

Sunday, April 29, 2029 · Easter Time · white

For the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A, the readings are Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Peter 2:4-9; and John 14:1-12. Suggested hymns: I'm but a Stranger Here (gathering), I Know Whom I Have Believed (preparation of the gifts), A Child of the King (Communion), The Comforter Has Come (sending forth).

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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. I'm but a Stranger HereI'm but a stranger hereDraws on the Gospel: John 14:1–7
  2. For the Beauty of the EarthFor the beauty of the earthDraws on the psalm: Psalm 33:1–6
  3. How Can I Keep From Singing?My life flows on in endless songDraws on the psalm: Psalm 33:1–9

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. I Know Whom I Have BelievedI know not why God's wondrous graceDraws on the Gospel: John 14:5–11
  2. All People That on Earth Do DwellAll people that on earth do dwellDraws on the psalm: Psalm 33:1–9
  3. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: heaven, faith

Communion

  1. A Child of the KingMy Father is rich in houses and landsDraws on the Gospel: John 14:1–6
  2. My Hope Is BuiltMy hope is built on nothing lessDraws on the second reading: 1 Peter 2:5–8
  3. Moment by MomentDying with Jesus, by death reckoned mineSame chapter as the Gospel: John 14:1-12

Sending Forth

  1. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundSame chapter as the Gospel: John 14:1-12
  2. Come Down, O Love DivineCome down, O love divineSame chapter as the Gospel: John 14:1-12
  3. Jesus Is All the World to MeJesus is all the world to meDraws on the psalm: Psalm 33:1–22

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