Lent · Year B

Hymns for Palm Sunday, Year B

Sunday, March 21, 2027 · Lent · red

For Palm Sunday, Year B, the readings are Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11; and Mark 14:1—15:47. Suggested hymns: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (gathering), Go to Dark Gethsemane (preparation of the gifts), 'Tis Midnight and on Olive's Brow (Communion), All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name (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. O Sacred Head, Now WoundedO sacred Head, now woundedDraws on the psalm: Psalm 22:6–8
  2. What Wondrous Love Is This?What wondrous love is this; O my soul! O my soulTheme: the cross, jesus, praise
  3. All Glory, Laud, and HonorThou art the King of IsraelTheme: jesus, praise

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Go to Dark GethsemaneGo to dark GethsemaneDraws on the Gospel: Mark 14:32–65
  2. My Savior's LoveI stand amazed in the presenceTheme: jesus, praise, the blood of jesus
  3. Were You There?Were you there when they crucified my LordTheme: the cross, jesus

Communion

  1. 'Tis Midnight and on Olive's Brow'Tis midnight, and on Olive's browDraws on the Gospel: Mark 14:32–41
  2. Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!Ride on! Ride on in majestyTheme: the cross, jesus
  3. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaTheme: the cross, jesus, the blood of jesus

Sending Forth

  1. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameDraws on the second reading: Philippians 2:9–11
  2. Hosanna, Loud HosannaHosanna, loud hosannaTheme: jesus, praise
  3. The Old Rugged CrossOn a hill far away stood an old rugged crossTheme: the cross, the blood of jesus

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