Music - Sunday, 20 November 2022 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Proper 29) – The Last Sunday of the Church Year
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.
NEW!Leigh Newton wrote the following hymn after Black Summer for a service of thanks for emergency service workers. He has generously passed it on for use by all churches as we struggle with natural disasters including the current floods and storms.
Hymn of thanks for Emergency Services
Words: Leigh Newton © 2020
Melody: Nun Danket Alle Gott by Johann Cruger 1647 (LH 437/TIS 106) Backing Track
Now thank we all our God,
for those who help in crisis,
in rescue, flood and fire,
and those who work in quiet.
For chaplains who give ear
to loss, distress and grief,
who offer sacred space,
that they might bring relief.
For those who give themselves,
for love of unknown stranger;
and those who sacrifice
for property and neighbour.
All gratitude be theirs –
these mates who note the call;
who walk the way of love,
and serve all people well.
For justice and for love,
and joy of serving others,
for honour and for grace –
in common wealth of colours.
We praise the suff’ring Christ,
who knows the cross we bear;
who walks our troubled road;
brings hope in our despair.
Now thank we all our God
For life on Easter dayspring
Good Friday’s loss remains,
But hope is now our wellspring.
These feet and hands are God’s,
enfleshed in answered prayer –
a gift in anxious days,
God’s strength in our despair.
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.
LHS 422 Great shepherd of Thy people, hear - Backing track
LHS 454 Ye servants of God your master proclaim - Backing track
LHS 169 The head that once was crowned with thorns - Backing track
LHS 68 There is a fountain filled with blood – Tune: St Hugh - 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.
This Kingdom AT 329 (red - use updated lyrics per CCLI) (CCLI, One Licence)
God is our strength and refuge AT 458 (yellow) (CCLI, One Licence)
And so we meet again AT 279 (orange) (contact author)
Jesus name above all names AT 157 (blue) (CCLI)
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.
Crown Him with Many Crowns (The Village Chapel Worship Team) - CCLI by George J. Elvey Nathan Mickle, Tommy Bailey
What a beautiful name (Hillsong) - CCLI by Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
I Will Sing The Wondrous Story (Emu Music) - CCLI by Alanna Glover, Philip Percival, Rowland Hugh Prichard
How great is our God (Tomlin) - CCLI by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves
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: Jeremiah 23:1-6
LHS
9 Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes G6
11 The advent of our King G4
41 O Jesus, King of glory* G4
215 Arise, O God, and shine* G9
271 The gospel shows the Father’s grace G5
422 Great Shepherd of Thy people, hear* G6
867 Have no fear, little flock G6 (CCLI, One Licence)
AT
55 His name is Wonderful (CCLI, One Licence)
329 Jesus, God’s righteousness (This kingdom) (CCLI, One Licence)
TIS
269 Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes
271 The advent of our God
444 Dear Shepherd of your people, hear
Second Reading: Colossians 1:11-20
LHS
21 Of the Father’s love begotten G7
39 O Christ, Thou Lord eternal* G7
65 Lord Jesus, we give thanks to Thee* G5
176 We come, O Christ, to Thee G9
299 My God, accept my heart this day G5
454 Ye servants of God, your master proclaim G6
755 O Christ, our king, creator, Lord (One Licence)
783 Christ is the world’s light G6 (CCLI, One Licence)
788 Lord, who left the highest heaven G8 (CCLI, One Licence)
AT
17 Emmanuel: God is with us (One Licence)
157 Jesus, name above all names (CCLI)
267 Bread of heaven (CCLI, One Licence)
TIS
165 Praise our God, the great creator
215 You servants of God
219 Jesus comes with all his grace
246 Christ is the world’s light
255 O Laughing light, O first-born of creation
290 Of the Father’s love begotten
305 Let earth and heaven combine
485 My God, accept my heart this day
528 The Son of God proclaim
Gospel Reading: Luke 19:11-27
LHS
367 O bring to the Lord your tribute of praise* G6
372 We give Thee but Thine own G5
AT
265 Take us now, we are yours (CCLI)
358 Gift to the world (CCLI, One Licence)
TIS
Gospel Reading: Luke 23:33-43
LHS
53 Jesus, refuge of the weary* G3
60 Christ, the life of all the living G5
68 There is a fountain filled with blood G6
75 We sing the praise of Him who died G5
82 Jesus, in Thy dying woes (Parts I, II)* (3 vv mod) G5
85 According to Thy gracious word G5
169 The head that once was crowned with thorns G5
755 O Christ, our King, creator, Lord (One Licence)
759 When his time was over GS (CCLI)
788 Lord, who left the highest heaven (vv 5,6) G8 (CCLI, One Licence)
790 O Lord of light who made the stars (alt tune 346, G5) One Licence)
791 O love how deep, how broad, how high G5 (CCLI)
AT
147 When his time was over (CCLI, One Licence)
279 And so we meet again (contact author)
387 Jesus, remember me (One Licence)
TIS
194 O love how deep, how broad, how high
347 We sing the praise of him who died
357 When his time was over
378 The head that once was crowned with thorns
515 According to thy gracious word
730 Jesus, remember me
Psalms
LUKE 1:68-79, THE SONG OF ZECHARIAH
PSALM 46
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.