Music - Sunday, 24 November 2024 – Twenty Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 29) – Day of Fulfilment

Introduction

There are many music choices available each week. You will find music suggestions for each reading drawn from the Lutheran Hymnal, the All Together song books and Together in Song. In addition, we have selected the Top 4 Public Domain hymns, the Top 4 All Together and LHS songs under copyright and the Top 4 Contemporary Music suggestions each week. You may like to mix and match from these lists to suit your context.

Top 4 Public Domain

If you enjoy traditional hymn singing or your congregation does not have a copyright license, here are our recommended Public Domain hymns for the week:

If a title is hyperlinked, that means that modernised lyrics are available. MP3 backing tracks have been recorded for you to use.

O Morning star so bright and fair – LHS 147 - Backing track
Of the Father’s love begotten – LHS 21 - Backing track
To God be the Glory – LHS 793 - Backing track
How shall I call you - AT 43 - Backing track

Top 4 All Together and LHS songs under copyright

Copyright information for the following suggestions has been provided. Please ensure that you are reporting the use of any material under copyright.

I have made a covenant with my chosen - AT 152 (CCLI)
Majesty - AT 161 (CCLI)
This kingdom - AT 329 (CCLI, One License)
How shall I call you – AT 43 green (CCLI, One License)

Top 4 Contemporary Music Suggestions

The following songs have been carefully reviewed, and are recommended for use in congregational worship, primarily because they point people to Christ and proclaim the message of his word in music and song for this Sunday in the lectionary cycle. They also fit well with other selection guidelines as highlighted in Tips for song selection and Fact Sheet 6: Music in Worship. While the use of a particular song by a band or organisation is not necessarily an endorsement of that group or the entire body of their work, we recognise that any scriptural song is a Spiritual song that can be used to complement a rich diet of worship for God’s people.

Please note, the hyperlinked Youtube clips are provided to give you a sense of how music can be performed or for personal use. You must always obtain permission from the creators of the music videos and the creators of the song before using clips in worship, unless permission is explicitly stated beneath the video.

Come People of the Risen King - Kristyn Getty - CCLI by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend
He Shall Reign Forevermore – Matt Maher, Chris Tomlin - CCLI by Matt Maher, Chris Tomlin
Glory - Hillsong Worship - CCLI by Reuben Morgan
Worthy is the Lamb - Hillsong Worship - CCLI by Darlene Zschech

Song/Hymn suggestions based on the Lectionary readings

Some Lutheran Hymnal and Supplement hymns have modernised lyrics. Click on underlined hymns to see the new lyrics or click here to go to the Modernised Hymns page.

G3, G4 . . . = Guitar chords available in the Music Package 3, 4 …; GS = Guitar chords in the Supplement to LH.
You can purchase the Guitar Chords resource here .

First Reading: a) 2 Samuel 23:1-7

LHS

147 O Morning Star, so bright and fair* G3 (see TIS 199)
781 As water to the thirsty (CCLI, One License)

AT

152 I have made a covenant with my chosen (CCLI)

TIS

199 Lord Jesus, our bright Morning Star

First Reading: b) Daniel 7:9-14

LHS

219 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun G3
436 Come, let us join our cheerful songs
456 The God of Abraham praise (see TIS 125)
735 Jesus comes with clouds descending (see TIS 273)
737 Prepare the royal highway G4
782 At the name of Jesus

AT

161 Majesty (CCLI)
329 This kingdom (CCLI, One License)

TIS

125 The God of Abraham praise
143 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
204 Come, let us join our cheerful songs
207 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
231 At the name of Jesus
273 Lo! He comes with clouds descending
346 Prepare the royal highway

Second Reading: Revelation 1:4b-8

LHS

21 Of the Father’s love begotten (see TIS 290)
102 Hallelujah, hallelujah*
156 Jesus our Saviour, of true joy the giver* (see TIS 208)
169 The head that once was crowned with thorns G5 (see TIS 378)
456 The God of Abraham praise (see TIS 125)
469 Come ye people, rise and sing G4
735 Jesus comes with clouds descending (see TIS 273) (Public Domain)
880 How shall I call you (CCLI, One Licence)

AT

43 How shall I call you (CCLI, One Licence)
163 Hymn of Glory (CCLI, One Licence)

TIS

125 The God of Abraham praise
142 Glory be to God our Father
208 Jesus has come, and brings joy as our Saviour
261 Lord, you are the light of life to me
273 Lo! He comes with clouds descending
290 Of the Father’s love begotten
378 The head that once was crowned with thorns
520 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour

Gospel Reading: a) John 5:21-29

LHS

176 We come, O Christ, to Thee
179 Christ alone is our salvation* G3
321 Faith is a living power from heaven G5
484 Blessed are the heirs of heaven G6
485 The day is surely drawing near* G5
793 To God be the glory GS (Public Domain)

AT

244 We have seen the Word of life (CCLI, One Licence)
302 Soon and very soon (CCLI)

TIS

118 We give immortal praise
147 To God be the glory

Gospel Reading: b) John 18:33-37

LHS

115 Rejoice, the Lord is King (see TIS 216)
169 The head that once was crowned with thorns (see TIS 378)
782 At the name of Jesus (CCLI)

AT

162 King of kings and Lord of Lords (Public Domain)
329 This kingdom (CCLI, One Licence)

TIS

216 Rejoice, the Lord is King
231 At the name of Jesus
237 Hail redeemer, King divine
378 The head that once was crowned with thorns

Other Suitable Hymns and Songs: Other hymns (general)

LHS

Lift high the cross (LHS 807/ TIS 228)
Crown him with many crowns (LHS 113/ TIS 351)

AT

TIS

Psalms

PSALM 132

The following paraphrase of Psalm 132:1-12, by David Schütz, may be sung to the tune of ‘The greatest commandment’ (ATA 175). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

O Lord, remember what David did,
remember all the hardship he endured,
the way he swore to the Lord our God,
‘I will not rest or even go to bed,
I will not let my eyes close in sleep
and I will not seek to lay down my head,
until I’ve found a place for the Lord
and a dwelling place for the Mighty One.’

In Ephrathah we have heard of it,
we heard them say it in the fields of Jaar.
‘Come, let us go to his dwelling-place;
let’s worship God where he puts up his feet!’
Rise up, O Lord, and go to your house,
both you and the ark of your power and might.
With righteousness let your priests be clothed,
and let all your faithful shout out for joy.

And so we pray now, for David’s sake,
don’t turn your face from your anointed one.
The Lord himself now has sworn an oath,
an oath to David which he will not break.
‘Upon your throne I will set your sons,
and they shall be kings always after you.
And if they keep to my covenant,
then also their sons will reign after them.’

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 132 p228

PSALM 93

The following paraphrase of Psalm 93, by David Schütz, may be sung to the tune Gopsal (LH 115, TIS 216). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

The Lord our God is King,
he’s robed in majesty;
he’s armed himself with might
and rules eternally.
For his decrees are always sure;
his house is holy evermore.

The world shall not be moved,
he set it in its place.
And though the floods rise up,
they flee before his face.
For his decrees are always sure;
his house is holy evermore.

The floods have lifted up,
the waters rage and roar;
but greater still by far
majestic is the Lord.
For his decrees are always sure;
his house is holy evermore.

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 93 p154 , Psalm 93 p155

Advice for Musicians

Advice for Congregations Without Musicians

Other Music Resources

LCA Music Resources

Downloadable Hymnal Resources (including downloadable backing tracks and lyric PPTs)
Modernised Hymn Lyrics
Hymnal Index (by tune and scriptural link)
All Together Index (by tune, scriptural link and theme)
Five Songs of Faith

For further Music Resources click here.

OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR CHURCH MUSIC

While the LCA does not necessarily endorse the content of these websites, you may find them helpful in your worship planning.

While the LCA does not necessarily endorse the content of these websites, you may find them helpful in your worship planning.
Small Church Music: You can download mp3 and midi files of popular hymn tunes from this site.
Together to Celebrate: lectionary based song and hymn suggestions from a variety of sources.
Singing from the Lectionary: has song and hymn suggestions based on the RCL from other hymnals.
Song Select: catalogues CCLI licensed music. You can search for more contemporary songs by theme. If your congregation has a paid subscription you can also download sheet music and other resources.
Hymns Without Words: mp3 downloads of hymn tunes.
Metrical Psalms by Dale Schoening : Psalms set to well known hymn tunes.