Easter Time · Year B

Hymns for the Ascension of the Lord, Year B

Sunday, May 9, 2027 · Easter Time · white

For the Ascension of the Lord, Year B, the readings are Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; and Mark 16:15-20. Suggested hymns: The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done (gathering), Christ Returneth (preparation of the gifts), Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Communion), Crown Him With Many Crowns (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 Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  2. Jesus Christ Is Risen TodayJesus Christ is ris'n todayTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  3. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameTheme: jesus, victory, praise

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Christ ReturnethIt may be at morn, when the day is awakingDraws on the first reading: Acts 1:10–11
  2. Praise God From Whom All Blessings FlowPraise God, from Whom all blessings flowSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
  3. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodTheme: jesus, missions, victory, praise

Communion

  1. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet all mortal flesh keep silenceDraws on the first reading: Acts 1:10–11
  2. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  3. O the Deep, Deep Love of JesusO the deep, deep love of JesusTheme: jesus, victory, praise

Sending Forth

  1. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  2. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todayTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  3. Jesus Shall ReignJesus shall reign where'er the sunTheme: jesus, victory, praise

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