Easter Time · Year C

Hymns for the Ascension of the Lord, Year C

Sunday, May 28, 2028 · Easter Time · white

For the Ascension of the Lord, Year C, the readings are Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; and Luke 24:46-53. Suggested hymns: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (gathering), Christ Returneth (preparation of the gifts), Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Communion), Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (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: Luke 24:46-53
  2. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  3. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodTheme: jesus, missions, 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. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  3. O the Deep, Deep Love of JesusO the deep, deep love of JesusTheme: jesus, victory, praise

Communion

  1. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todaySame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 24:46-53
  2. Praise God From Whom All Blessings FlowPraise God, from Whom all blessings flowSame chapter as the second reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
  3. Jesus Shall ReignJesus shall reign where'er the sunTheme: jesus, victory, praise

Sending Forth

  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. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesTheme: jesus, victory

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