Ordinary Time · Year A

Hymns for Christ the King, Year A

Sunday, November 22, 2026 · Ordinary Time · white

For Christ the King, Year A, the readings are Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; and Matthew 25:31-46. Suggested hymns: The Lord's My Shepherd (gathering), Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (preparation of the gifts), Jesus Shall Reign (Communion), There's a Great Day Coming (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 Lord's My ShepherdThe Lord's my shepherd I'll not wantDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  2. He Keeps Me SingingThere's within my heart a melodyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  3. Wake, Awake, for Night Is FlyingWake, awake, for night is flyingSame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creationDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:6
  2. Souls of Men! Why Will Ye ScatterSouls of men! why will ye scatterDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  3. A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA mighty fortress is our GodSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28

Communion

  1. Jesus Shall ReignJesus shall reign where'er the sunDraws on the second reading: 1 Corinthians 15:22–28
  2. He Leadeth MeHe leadeth me, O blessèd thoughtDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–3
  3. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy BlessingLord, dismiss us with Thy blessingSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28

Sending Forth

  1. There's a Great Day ComingThere's a great day coming, a great day comingDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 25:31–46
  2. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameTheme: jesus, victory, praise
  3. Christ ReturnethIt may be at morn, when the day is awakingSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28

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