Easter Time · Year A

Hymns for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A

Sunday, May 6, 2029 · Easter Time · white

For the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A, the readings are Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20; 1 Peter 3:15-18; and John 14:15-21. Suggested hymns: The Comforter Has Come (gathering), Come Down, O Love Divine (preparation of the gifts), Rescue the Perishing (Communion), He Who Would Valiant Be (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 Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundDraws on the Gospel: John 14:16
  2. How Can I Keep From Singing?My life flows on in endless songDraws on the psalm: Psalm 66:1–4
  3. Blessed Jesus at Thy WordBlessed Jesus, at Thy WordTheme: holy spirit, gods love, comfort

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Come Down, O Love DivineCome down, O love divineDraws on the Gospel: John 14:16–17
  2. Moment by MomentDying with Jesus, by death reckoned mineDraws on the Gospel: John 14:18–20
  3. It Is Well With My SoulWhen peace, like a river, attendeth my waySame chapter as the Gospel: John 14:15-21

Communion

  1. Rescue the PerishingRescue the perishing, care for the dyingDraws on the second reading: 1 Peter 3:14–16
  2. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: holy spirit, gods love
  3. Did You Think to Pray?Ere you left your room this morningTheme: holy spirit, comfort

Sending Forth

  1. He Who Would Valiant BeHe who would valiant be 'gainst all disasterDraws on the second reading: 1 Peter 3:12–16
  2. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsFor easter
  3. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layTheme: comfort

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