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Hymns for Pentecost Sunday

Sunday, May 16, 2027 · Easter Time · red

For Pentecost Sunday, the readings are Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; and John 20:19-23. Suggested hymns: Come Down, O Love Divine (gathering), I Know That My Redeemer Lives (preparation of the gifts), The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done (Communion), The Comforter Has Come (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. Come Down, O Love DivineCome down, O love divineDraws on the first reading: Acts 2:2–3
  2. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsTheme: the church
  3. Holy, Holy, HolyHoly, holy, holy! Lord God AlmightyTheme: holy spirit, the church

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesDraws on the psalm: Psalm 104:33–34
  2. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: holy spirit
  3. Did You Think to Pray?Ere you left your room this morningTheme: holy spirit, peace

Communion

  1. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneSame chapter as the first reading: Acts 2:1-11
  2. O Day of Rest and GladnessO day of rest and gladnessTheme: holy spirit, the church, peace
  3. I'm but a Stranger HereI'm but a stranger hereTheme: the church, peace

Sending Forth

  1. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundTheme: holy spirit, the church
  2. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layTheme: the church
  3. Faith of Our FathersFaith of our fathers, living stillTheme: the church, peace

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