Ordinary Time · Year A

Hymns for the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Year A

Sunday, June 3, 2029 · Ordinary Time · white

For the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Year A, the readings are Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; and John 6:51-58. Suggested hymns: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (gathering), Lamp of Our Feet (preparation of the gifts), Abide With Me (Communion), Rock of Ages (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. Guide Me, O Thou Great JehovahGuide me, O Thou great JehovahSame chapter as the Gospel: John 6:51-58
  2. We Gather TogetherWe gather together to ask the Lord's blessingTheme: gods faithfulness, the church
  3. Our God, Our Help in Ages PastOur God, our help in ages pastTheme: gods faithfulness, the church

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Lamp of Our FeetLamp of our feet! whereby we traceDraws on the first reading: Deuteronomy 8:3
  2. Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creationTheme: gods faithfulness, the church
  3. Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore HimPraise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore HimTheme: gods faithfulness, the church

Communion

  1. Abide With MeAbide with me; fast falls the eventideSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
  2. How Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the LordTheme: gods faithfulness, the church
  3. Jerusalem the GoldenJerusalem the goldenTheme: gods faithfulness, the church

Sending Forth

  1. Rock of AgesRock of Ages, cleft for meSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
  2. Blessed Jesus at Thy WordBlessed Jesus, at Thy WordSame chapter as the Gospel: John 6:51-58
  3. There's a Great Day ComingThere's a great day coming, a great day comingTheme: the church

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