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Music - Sunday, 21 May 2023 – Seventh Sunday of Easter,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.
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.
Rejoice, the Lord is King! - LH 115 - Backing track
Draw us to Thee – LH 109 - Backing track
O Morning star – LH 147 - Backing track
What a friend we have in Jesus – LH 426 - 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 217 (orange) Shine Jesus shine (CCLI, One Licence)
AT 172 (blue) May we be one (CCLI, One Licence)
AT 101 (green) As we step from the edge of morning (CCLI, One Licence)
AT 408 May the Lord bless you today (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.
Rejoice, the Lord is King - Emu Music - CCLI by Alanna Glover, Charles Wesley, John Darwall, Philip Percival
Chorus of the Saved - Emu Music - CCLI by Trevor Hodge
We Are One - Emu Music - CCLI by Alanna Glover, Claire Williams
What A Friend - Emu Music - CCLI by Alanna Glover, Charles Crozat Converse, Joseph Medlicott Scriven
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: Acts 1:6-14
LHS
106 Since Christ has gone to heaven, his home* G3
107 Lo, God to heaven ascendeth G4
108 The Lord ascendeth up on high G3
109 Draw us to Thee* G5
110 Conquering Prince and King of glory
111 Hail the day that sees Him rise G5
112 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus G3
113 Crown Him with many crowns G5
114 See, the Conqueror mounts in triumph G4
115 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
169 The head that once was crowned with thorns G5
219 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun G3
771 Hallelujah! sing to Jesus G3 (Public Domain)
782 At the name of Jesus G7 (CCLI)
AT
26 He is Lord (Public Domain)
73 Where two or three are gathered (One Licence)
146 They knew who he was (CCLI, One Licence)
161 Majesty (CCLI)
163 Hymn of glory (CCLI, One Licence)
165 He is the King of kings (Public Domain)
166 Clap your hands all you people (CCLI)
177 Love one another (CCLI, One Licence)
217 Shine, Jesus, shine (CCLI, One Licence)
226 All is nearness (One Licence)
252 He is exalted (CCLI)
257 Jesus is living (CCLI)
370 You are glorious (contact author)
TIS
207 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
216 Rejoice, the Lord is King
228 Crown him with many crowns
231 At the name of Jesus
369 Hail the day that sees him rise
371 God is gone up on high
373 Hail, our once despised Jesus
378 The head that once was crowned with thorns
419 Like the murmur of the dove’s song
517 Hallelujah! sing to Jesus
520 Lord, enthroned in your heavenly splendour
675 Lord, the light of your love is shining
Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
LHS
147 O Morning Star so bright and fair* G3
156 Jesus our Saviour, of true joy the giver* G3
195 A mighty fortress is our God* G3
308 ‘Come unto me, ye weary’* G6
352 Fight the good fight with all thy might* G4
361 Let us ever walk with Jesus* G5
384 Who trusts in God, a strong abode G9
392 How firm a foundation G6
407 If thou but suffer God to guide thee* G6
417 Submissive to Thy will* G6
426 What a friend we have in Jesus G, STJ 26
443 Through all the changing scenes of life G7
479 Jesus, my Redeemer, lives* G5
790 O Lord of light, who made the stars (One Licence)
862 As we step from the edge of morning GS (CCLI, One Licence)
865 God will take care of us all through the day G6 (Public Domain)
873 Safe in the shadow of the Lord (CCLI, One Licence)
AT
101 As we step from the edge of morning (CCLI, One Licence)
185 Jesus, Son of God and man (One Licence)
281 Nothing in all creation (Public Domain)
339 In you, O Lord, I find refuge (CCLI, One Licence)
384 If we will trust in God to guide us (One Licence)
408 May the Lord bless you today (CCLI)
490 When human voices cannot sing (CCLI, One Licence)
496 Don’t be afraid (CCLI, One Licence)
TIS
103 A mighty fortress is our God
112 Through all the changing scenes of life
127 Holy God, we praise your name (esp v 5)
146 God, who made the earth
198 I greet you my Redeemer sure, who lives
199 Lord Jesus, our bright Morning Star
208 Jesus has come, and brings joy as our Saviour
366 Jesus, my Redeemer, lives
444 Dear Shepherd of your people, hear
478 I bind unto myself today
554 If we will trust in God to guide us
578 How firm a foundation, you people of God
590 What a friend we have in Jesus
594 Fight the good fight with all thy might
644 Safe in the shadow of the Lord
Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11
LHS
21 Of the Father’s love begotten (vv 1,4,5) G7
116 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove* G9
117 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
185 Sun of righteousness divine* G3
186 I love Thy kingdom, Lord G4
193 Jesus, with Thy church abide* G9
197 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word* G5
199 Christ, Thou strong guardian, e’er Thy church defending* G9
228 Lord Jesus Christ, the cause is thine* G3
239 Son of God, eternal Saviour G4
800 May we be one (CCLI, One Licence)
803 Peace with the Father (One Licence)
AT
172 May we be one (CCLI, One Licence)
244 We have seen the Word of life (CCLI, One Licence)
250 Glorify your name (CCLI)
265 Take us now, we are yours (suitable for offering song) (CCLI)
370 You are glorious (contact author)
TIS
127 Holy God, we praise your name
290 Of the Father’s love begotten (vv 1,4)
396 Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire
436 Lord, keep us steadfast in your word
466 Peace with the Father, peace with Christ his Son
551 O stay with us, Lord Jesus
606 Son of God, eternal Saviour
Psalms
Psalm 68
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 68 p114 , Psalm 68 p115
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.
