Easter Time · Year A

Hymns for the Ascension of the Lord, Year A

Sunday, May 13, 2029 · Easter Time · white

For the Ascension of the Lord, Year A, the readings are Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; and Matthew 28:16-20. Suggested hymns: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (gathering), No, Not One! (preparation of the gifts), Christ Arose (Communion), Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (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. Jesus Christ Is Risen TodayJesus Christ is ris'n todaySame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
  2. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  3. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsTheme: jesus, victory, praise

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. No, Not One!There's not a friend like the lowly JesusDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 28:20
  2. Christ ReturnethIt may be at morn, when the day is awakingDraws on the first reading: Acts 1:10–11
  3. Praise God From Whom All Blessings FlowPraise God, from Whom all blessings flowSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 1:17-23

Communion

  1. Christ AroseLow in the grave He laySame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
  2. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet all mortal flesh keep silenceDraws on the first reading: Acts 1:10–11
  3. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameTheme: jesus, victory, praise

Sending Forth

  1. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todaySame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
  2. Moment by MomentDying with Jesus, by death reckoned mineDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 28:20
  3. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodTheme: jesus, missions, victory, praise

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