Lent · Year A

Hymns for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A

Sunday, March 18, 2029 · Lent · violet

For the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A, the readings are Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Romans 8:8-11; and John 11:1-45. Suggested hymns: Lord Jesus, Think on Me (gathering), God Will Take Care of You (preparation of the gifts), A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Communion), Lift High the Cross (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. Lord Jesus, Think on MeLord Jesus, think on meTheme: hope, victory, holy spirit
  2. We Gather TogetherWe gather together to ask the Lord's blessingSame chapter as the Gospel: John 11:1-45
  3. Holy, Holy, HolyHoly, holy, holy! Lord God AlmightyTheme: hope, holy spirit

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. God Will Take Care of YouBe not dismayed whate'er betideSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 8:8-11
  2. He Who Would Valiant BeHe who would valiant be 'gainst all disasterTheme: hope, victory, holy spirit
  3. Holy God, We Praise Thy NameHoly God, we praise Thy NameTheme: hope, holy spirit

Communion

  1. A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA mighty fortress is our GodSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 8:8-11
  2. Lord Who Throughout These Forty DaysLord, who throughout these forty daysTheme: victory
  3. The Love of GodThe love of God is greater farSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 8:8-11

Sending Forth

  1. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 8:8-11
  2. A Child of the KingMy Father is rich in houses and landsSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 8:8-11
  3. Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said“Take up thy cross,” the Savior saidTheme: hope, victory

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