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Music - Sunday, 19 February 2023 – Transfiguration of our Lord, Year A
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.
Music Suggestions for the Festival of St Matthew, Apostle
LH 334 Lord, tis not that I did choose Thee Modernised Lyrics Backing Track
LH 387 The Lord’s my Shepherd Modernised Lyrics Backing Track
LH 336 Come follow me the Saviour spake Modernised Lyrics Backing Track
LH 508 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessings Modernised Lyrics 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.
LHB 268 Lamp of our feet - Backing track
LHB 147 O Morning star so bright and fair - Backing track
LHB 528 Christ, whose glory fills the skies - Backing track
LHB 152 Fairest Lord Jesus - 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.
AT 126 The light of Christ (CCLI, One Licence)
LH 822 God has spoken by his prophets (CCLI, One Licence)
AT 313 (red) Christ be our light (One Licence)
Shine Jesus shine AT 217 (orange) (CCLI, One Licence)
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.
Light Of The World - We The Kingdom - CCLI by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash
Behold - Emu Youth - CCLI by Liv Chapman & Curtis Smith
Transfiguration - Hillsong Worship - CCLI by Aodhan King, Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood, Taya Gaukrodger
Fairest - New Life Worship - CCLI by Glenn Packiam
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 . . .; GS = Guitar chords in the Supplement to LH
First Reading: Exodus 24:12-18
LHS
268 Lamp of our feet
AT
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TIS
117 The Lord Jehovah reigns
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21
LHS
39 O Christ, Thou Lord eternal* G7
43 Gentiles, rise to greet the morning G7
147 O Morning Star, so bright and fair* G3
273 We have a sure prophetic word G7
527 Dayspring of eternity
528 Christ, whose glory fills the skies G5
822 God has spoken by his prophets (CCLI, One Licence)
889 Each morning with its newborn light (contact publisher)
AT
161 Majesty (CCLI)
244 We have seen the Word of life (CCLI, One Licence)
313 Christ be our light (One Licence)
TIS
158 God has spoken by his prophets
199 Lord Jesus, our bright morning star
212 Christ, whose glory fills the skies
415 Praise the Spirit in creation (v 3)
425 Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire
426 Spirit of truth, essential God
643 I want to walk as a child of the light
Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9
LHS
37 O wondrous type, O vision fair* G7
41 O Jesus, King of glory* G4
152 Fairest Lord Jesus G7
185 Sun of righteousness divine* G3
217 O Christ, our true and only light* G5
747 How good, Lord, to be here G7 (Public Domain)
AT
55 His name is wonderful (CCLI, One Licence)
126 The light of Christ (CCLI, One Licence)
217 Shine, Jesus, shine (CCLI, One Licence)
239 Listen to him (CCLI, One Licence)
252 He is exalted (CCLI)
262 Shine on me, Lord
315 Drawn to the light (One Licence)
541 What is this scene (CCLI)
555 See yourself (CCLI, One Licence)
TIS
203 Fairest Lord Jesus
234 How good, Lord, to be here!
243 Christ upon the mountain peak
255 O Laughing Light, O first-born of creation
675 Lord, the light of your love is shining
Other Suitable Hymns and Songs: Extra Music for Epiphany
LHS
37 O wondrous type*
Use this for Transfiguration.
38 In peace and joy I now depart*
39 O Christ, thou Lord eternal*
40 As with gladness men of old
41 O Jesus, king of glory*
42 Earth has many a noble city*
43 Gentiles, rise to greet the morning
44 Thou light of gentile nations*
45 Hail, thou source of every blessing*
46 Angels from the realms of glory
47 Songs of thankfulness and praise*
747 How good, Lord, to be here (Public Domain)
748 When Christ our Lord to Jordan came
749 When Christ’s appearing was made known (Public Domain)
750 When Jesus lived among us (CCLI)
751 Wise men, they came (CCLI, One Licence)
AT
17 Emmanuel: God is with us (One Licence)
104 Now, Lord, you let your servant go (One Licence)
126 The light of Christ (CCLI, One Licence)
128 I am the light of the world (CCLI, One Licence)
132 Anna’s song (CCLI, One Licence)
137 I heard the voice of Jesus (Public Domain)
141 Mary’s child (CCLI, One Licence)
162 King of kings and Lord of lords (Public Domain)
165 He is the King of kings (Public Domain)
199 I know where I’m going (Public Domain)
214 The Lord is my light (Please contact Ateliers et Presses de Taizé )
217 Shine, Jesus, shine (CCLI, One Licence)
221 They were waiting (CCLI, One Licence)
239 Listen to him (CCLI, One Licence)
244 We have seen the Word of life (v 4) (CCLI, One Licence)
262 Shine on me, Lord
307 Walking in the light of God (It is a great thing)(Public Domain)
313 Christ, be our light (One Licence)
315 Drawn to the light (One Licence)
344 The New Road (esp vv 1-4, 8) (Public Domain)
358 Gift to the world (CCLI, One Licence)
371 Singing glory (Please use freely with permission of the author)
389 Light of the nations (Please use freely with permission of the author)
400 Deep peace (CCLI, One Licence)
402 God has chosen me (One Licence)
409 We are marching in the light of God (Public Domain)
425 God moving (CCLI)
441 Jesus was sent (One Licence)
TIS
Psalms
Psalm 2
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 2 p5
Psalm 99
The following metrical paraphrase of Psalm 99 by David Schütz could be used on this day. It is sung to the tune of the song ‘God is so good’, ATN 54. If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.
The Lord is King! Fear and tremble!
He is enthroned in his temple!
Let the earth shake in the fear of God.
The Lord is great in his city!
He is above all the nations!
Let them all praise his great awesome name.
Holy is he – loving justice!
Our mighty King – giving fairness!
He acts with justice and righteousness.
All praise the Lord! Alleluia!
Worship his name! He is holy!
Come, bow before the Lord God, our King!
His priests are Aaron and Moses,
Samuel himself called on his name.
They cried to God, and he answered them.
They heard his voice speaking to them;
they kept the laws that he gave them;
he spoke to them from the fire and cloud.
O Lord our God, when you answered
you were forgiving toward them,
but you avenged all the wrong they did.
Extol the Lord – he is our God;
bow down on his holy mountain;
for the Lord God is the Holy One.
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 99 p166
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.
