Lent · Year B

Hymns for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year B

Sunday, March 14, 2027 · Lent · violet

For the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year B, the readings are Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15; Hebrews 5:7-9; and John 12:20-33. Suggested hymns: Lord Jesus, Think on Me (gathering), He Who Would Valiant Be (preparation of the gifts), Where He Leads Me (Communion), Whiter Than Snow (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 meDraws on the psalm: Psalm 51:6–12
  2. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: the cross, surrender, salvation
  3. Lord Who Throughout These Forty DaysLord, who throughout these forty daysTheme: surrender

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. He Who Would Valiant BeHe who would valiant be 'gainst all disasterDraws on the Gospel: John 12:26
  2. When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous crossTheme: the cross, surrender, salvation
  3. Blessed AssuranceBlessèd assurance, Jesus is mineTheme: surrender, salvation

Communion

  1. Where He Leads MeI can hear my Savior callingDraws on the Gospel: John 12:26
  2. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaTheme: the cross
  3. I Know Whom I Have BelievedI know not why God's wondrous graceTheme: surrender, salvation

Sending Forth

  1. Whiter Than SnowLord Jesus, I long to be perfectly wholeDraws on the psalm: Psalm 51:1–12
  2. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeJoyful, joyful, we adore TheeSame chapter as the Gospel: John 12:20-33
  3. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: salvation

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