Easter Time · Year B

Hymns for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year B

Sunday, May 2, 2027 · Easter Time · white

For the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year B, the readings are Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 1 John 4:7-10; and John 15:9-17. Suggested hymns: Blest Be the Tie That Binds (gathering), No, Not One! (preparation of the gifts), Jesus Loves Me (Communion), Jesus Is All the World to Me (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. Blest Be the Tie That BindsBlest be the tie that bindsDraws on the second reading: 1 John 4:7–21
  2. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundTheme: joy, holy spirit
  3. Come Down, O Love DivineCome down, O love divineTheme: holy spirit

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. No, Not One!There's not a friend like the lowly JesusDraws on the Gospel: John 15:13–15
  2. What a Friend We Have in JesusWhat a Friend we have in JesusDraws on the Gospel: John 15:13
  3. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layTheme: joy

Communion

  1. Jesus Loves MeJesus loves me! This I knowDraws on the Gospel: John 15:12–13
  2. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: gods love, holy spirit
  3. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todayTheme: joy

Sending Forth

  1. Jesus Is All the World to MeJesus is all the world to meDraws on the Gospel: John 15:13
  2. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: joy
  3. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesTheme: joy

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