Lent · Year C

Hymns for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year C

Sunday, April 2, 2028 · Lent · violet

For the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year C, the readings are Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Philippians 3:8-14; and John 8:1-11. Suggested hymns: Lord Jesus, Think on Me (gathering), I Know Whom I Have Believed (preparation of the gifts), Come, Ye Disconsolate (Communion), Blessed Jesus at Thy Word (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: forgiveness, hope
  2. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to MeJesus, Thy boundless love to meTheme: forgiveness
  3. Whiter Than SnowLord Jesus, I long to be perfectly wholeTheme: forgiveness, grace

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. I Know Whom I Have BelievedI know not why God's wondrous graceDraws on the second reading: Philippians 3:8–11
  2. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaTheme: forgiveness
  3. How Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the LordSame chapter as the first reading: Isaiah 43:16-21

Communion

  1. Come, Ye DisconsolateCome, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languishTheme: forgiveness, grace
  2. When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous crossTheme: forgiveness
  3. I'm but a Stranger HereI'm but a stranger hereSame chapter as the second reading: Philippians 3:8-14

Sending Forth

  1. Blessed Jesus at Thy WordBlessed Jesus, at Thy WordSame chapter as the Gospel: John 8:1-11
  2. Glorious Things of Thee Are SpokenGlorious things of thee are spokenTheme: grace, hope
  3. Lord Who Throughout These Forty DaysLord, who throughout these forty daysFor lent

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