Lent · Year A

Hymns for Palm Sunday, Year A

Sunday, March 25, 2029 · Lent · red

For Palm Sunday, Year A, the readings are Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11; and Matthew 26:14—27:66. Suggested hymns: All Glory, Laud, and Honor (gathering), Go to Dark Gethsemane (preparation of the gifts), Ride On! Ride On in Majesty! (Communion), O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (sending forth).

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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. All Glory, Laud, and HonorThou art the King of IsraelDraws on the procession Gospel: Matthew 21:9
  2. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameDraws on the second reading: Philippians 2:9–11
  3. The Church's One FoundationThe Church's one foundationDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 27:24–25

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Go to Dark GethsemaneGo to dark GethsemaneDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 26:36–68
  2. Were You There?Were you there when they crucified my LordDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 27:55–56
  3. My Savior's LoveI stand amazed in the presenceTheme: jesus, praise, the blood of jesus

Communion

  1. Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!Ride on! Ride on in majestyDraws on the procession Gospel: Matthew 21:6–9
  2. 'Tis Midnight and on Olive's Brow'Tis midnight, and on Olive's browDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 26:36–45
  3. What Wondrous Love Is This?What wondrous love is this; O my soul! O my soulTheme: the cross, jesus, praise

Sending Forth

  1. O Sacred Head, Now WoundedO sacred Head, now woundedDraws on the psalm: Psalm 22:6–8
  2. Hosanna, Loud HosannaHosanna, loud hosannaSame chapter as the procession Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11
  3. The Old Rugged CrossOn a hill far away stood an old rugged crossTheme: the cross, the blood of jesus

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