Ordinary Time

Hymns for All Saints

Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Ordinary Time · white

For All Saints, the readings are Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; 1 John 3:1-3; and Matthew 5:1-12a. Suggested hymns: Jerusalem the Golden (gathering), All Creatures of Our God and King (preparation of the gifts), The Church's One Foundation (Communion), I'm but a Stranger Here (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. Jerusalem the GoldenJerusalem the goldenDraws on the first reading: Revelation 7:9–17
  2. Awake, My Soul, and With the SunAwake, my soul, and with the sunSame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
  3. Holy, Holy, HolyHoly, holy, holy! Lord God AlmightyTheme: the church, holiness

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. All Creatures of Our God and KingAll creatures of our God and KingTheme: heaven, the church, holiness
  2. Through the Night of Doubt and SorrowThrough the night of doubt and sorrowTheme: heaven, the church, holiness
  3. Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore HimPraise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore HimTheme: heaven, the church

Communion

  1. The Church's One FoundationThe Church's one foundationTheme: heaven, the church, holiness, victory
  2. Jesus Shall ReignJesus shall reign where'er the sunTheme: heaven, victory
  3. Moment by MomentDying with Jesus, by death reckoned mineTheme: heaven, victory

Sending Forth

  1. I'm but a Stranger HereI'm but a stranger hereTheme: heaven, the church
  2. Faith of Our FathersFaith of our fathers, living stillTheme: the church, victory
  3. For All the SaintsFor all the saints, who from their labors restTheme: heaven, the church, victory

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