Music - Sunday, 17 July 2022 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Proper 11)
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 Music Suggestions for the Festival of St Mary Magdalene
I heard the voice of Jesus say – LHS 306 Backing Track
He set me free – AT 232 orange
In you is gladness – LHS 386 Backing Track
Just as I am – LHS 335 Backing Track
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.
Lord Jesus Christ with us abide - LHS 260, verses 1, 4, 7 and 8 - Backing track
Of the Father’s love begotten – LHS 21, verses 1, 3, 5 - Backing track
Jesus the very thought of Thee–LHS 148 - Backing track
Lord of creation – LHS 379 - 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.
Lord Jesus Christ with us abide - LHS 260, verses 1, 4, 7 and 8 - Backing track
Of the Father’s love begotten – LHS 21, verses 1, 3, 5 - Backing track
Seek ye first – AT 34 green (CCLI)
Lord Jesus, we give thanks to Thee – LHS 176
Lord of creation – LHS 379 - Backing track
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.
Worthy Of All Praise - Emu Music - CCLI by Rob Smith
Of the Father's Love Begotten - New Scottish Hymns Band - CCLI by Ellyn Oliver, Gregory De Blieck
Even Unto Death - Audrey Assad - CCLI by Audrey Assad and Matt Maher
We Will Go (Send Us) - Emu Youth - CCLI by Curtis Smith
Song/Hymn suggestions based on the Lectionary readings
Some LHS hymns have modernised lyrics. Click on underlined hymns to see the new lyrics.
Please click here to go to the Modernised Hymns page.
G3, G4 . . . = Guitar chords available in the Music Package 3, 4 . .ro.; GS = Guitar chords in the Supplement to LH
First Reading: a) Amos 8:1-12
LHS
260 Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide* G3
824 Your word, O Lord, is gentle dew G7 (One Licence)
AT
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TIS
431 Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken
First Reading: b) Genesis 18:1-10a
LHS
456 The God of Abraham praise G7
AT
403 God of Abraham (esp vv 1,2) (One Licence)
TIS
125 The God of Abraham praise
Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-28
LHS
21 Of the Father’s love begotten G7
39 O Christ, Thou Lord eternal* G7
45 Hail, Thou source of every blessing* G4
50 Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle (alt tune A9, G9)
65 Lord Jesus, we give thanks to thee* G5
176 We come, O Christ, to Thee G9
215 Arise, O God, and shine* G9
379 Lord of creation, to Thee be all praise
454 Ye servants of God (see TIS 215 for revised words) G6
790 O Lord of light, who made the stars (One Licence)
AT
17 Emmanuel (One Licence)
157 Jesus, name above all names (CCLI)
220 There’ll be peace (CCLI, One Licence)
242 Son of the Father (CCLI, One Licence)
267 Bread of heaven (CCLI, One Licence)
TIS
165 Praise our God, the great creator
174 Morning glory, starlit sky
215 You servants of God
219 Jesus comes, with all his grace
255 O Laughing Light, O first-born of creation
290 Of the Father’s love begotten
308 To us a child of royal birth
331 Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
469 This is the truth we hold
528 The Son of God proclaim
565 Author of faith, eternal word
626 Lord of creation, to you be all praise
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42
LHS
148 Jesus, the very thought of Thee G6
149 Jesus, priceless treasure* G3
153 One thing needful: this one treasure G9
259 Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth* G7
265 How blest are they who hear God’s word* G3
587 O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest G7
588 O blest the house, whate’er befall* G6
AT
34 Seek ye first (CCLI)
67 Let your words fill my days (CCLI, One Licence)
100 St Patrick’s prayer (CCLI, One Licence)
239 Listen to him (CCLI, One Licence)
304 Stay with me (CCLI, One Licence)
367 My heart is fixed on you, Lord (CCLI)
547 Fill our hearts (CCLI, One Licence)
TIS
581 Happy the home that welcomes you, Lord Jesus
748 There once was a man (v 3)
Psalms
Psalm 52
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 52 p95 , Psalm 52 p96
PSALM 15
The following paraphrase of Psalm 15 by David Schütz (alt.) may be sung to the tune Anthes (LH 308). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.
Lord, who shall be admitted
into your holy tent?
And who may find a dwelling
upon your holy hill?
All those whose life is blameless,
the righteous and the just,
who never stoop to slander,
but speak with honest heart.
They keep from doing evil,
from doing harm to friends.
They close their ears to rumours
that harm their neighbours’ name.
They show the greatest honour
to those who fear the Lord,
but in their eyes the evil
are held in no regard.
They always keep their promise,
no matter what the cost.
They lend their money freely
and will not take a bribe.
All these shall be admitted
and shall not be removed,
for they alone may enter
God’s tent and know his love.
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 15 p18 , Psalm 15 p19 , Psalm 15 p20
Advice for Congregations Without Musicians
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.
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.