Music - Sunday, 3 July 2022 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Proper 9)
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 Festival of St Peter and St Paul, Apostles
A new heart Lord create in me – LHS 364 Backing Track
Christ is made the sure foundation – LHS 248 Backing Track
Glorious things of Thee are spoken – LHS 347 Backing Track
Thy hand O God has guided – LHS 194 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.
Spread O spread, thou mighty Word – LHS 221 - Backing track
The head that once was crowned with thorns – LHS 169 - Backing track
Lord Jesus Christ, the cause is Thine – LHS 226 - Backing track
I am trusting Thee Lord Jesus – LHS 616 - 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.
Spread O spread, thou mighty Word – LHS 221 - Backing track
Lord Jesus Christ, the cause is Thine – LHS 226 - Backing track
The head that once was crowned with thorns – LHS 169 - Backing track
The Summons – AT 413 red (CCLI, One Licence)
I am trusting Thee Lord Jesus – LHS 616 - 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.
Rejoice - Emu Music - CCLI by Dustin Kensrue and Stuart Townend
All The Earth - Vertical Worship - CCLI by Andi Rozier, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Smith, Meredith Andrews
I Will Boast In Christ - Hillsong Worship - LI by Reuben Morgan, Scott Ligertwood
Your Words ft. Harvest - Third Day - CCLI by David Carr, Mac Powell, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson
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) 2 Kings 5:1-14
First Reading: b) Isaiah 66:10-14
LHS
12 ‘Comfort, comfort, ye My people’ (vv 1,2)* G4
431 My soul, now bless thy Maker* G6
440 Sing praise to God who reigns above G3
465 Praise, my soul, the king of heaven G7
AT
70 I’ve got peace like a river (Public Domain)
235 In your hand, my Saviour (Please use freely with permission of the author. Use “Used with permission from Anna Mari Kaskinen”)
448 Loving Spirit (CCLI, One Licence)
480 On the day I called (One Licence)
TIS
110 Sing praise to God who reigns above
134 Praise, my soul, the king of heaven
417 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit
614 O God of love, whose heart is ever yearning
Second Reading: Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16
LHS
54 When I survey the wondrous cross G5
75 We sing the praise of him who died G5
169 The head that once was crowned with thorns G5
171 In the cross of Christ I glory G4
240 Blessed fount of heavenly gladness G9
337 God, from all eternity* (alt tune 276, G5)
380 O God of mercy, God of might G9
474 Farewell I gladly bid thee (vv 3-5) G5
587 O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest G7
797 Blest be the tie that binds GS (CCLI, One Licence)
816 O Fount of good, for all your love G7 (Public Domain)
855 Brother, let me be your servant GS (CCLI)
872 Nearer, my God, to Thee G5 (Public Domain)
AT
96 Don’t give up (CCLI)
182 Christ is changing everything (Please use freely with the permission of the author)
191 Brother, let me be your servant (CCLI)
292 Because we bear your name (One Licence. May be used freely with the permission of the author)
TIS
342 When I survey the wondrous cross
343 Nature with open volume stands
347 We sing the praise of him who died
349 In the cross of Christ I glory
378 The head that once was crowned with thorns
422 Come, Holy Spirit, come (vv 1,2)
581 Happy the home that welcomes you, Lord Jesus
631 Father, Lord of all creation
650 Brother, sister, let me serve you
686 Lord Jesus, we belong to you
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:1-11,16-20
LHS
221 Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word* G5
226 Winter reigns o’er many a region G5
228 Lord Jesus Christ, the cause is Thine* G3
233 Lord of the harvest, hear (alt tune 127, G4)
247 Thou who the night in prayer didst spend* G5
276 Dearest Jesus, we are here* (v 5) G5
485 The day is surely drawing near* G5
871 My heart is filled with faith and wonder (v 4) G6
AT
93 Pass my love around (CCLI)
103 Send your servant (Please use freely with the permission of the author)
412 Sent by the Lord am I (CCLI)
413 The Summons (CCLI, One Licence)
TIS
409 O breath of life, come sweeping through us
450 Spread, O spread, almighty word
461 God, your glory we have seen in your Son
480 Dearest Jesus, we are here (v 5)
Psalms
a) PSALM 30
The following paraphrase of Psalm 30 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune Bethany (‘Nearer my God to thee’, LHS 872). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.
I will exalt you, Lord;
you rescued me
from the deep grave of death
that threatened me.
You did not let my foes
gloat over me in death;
I called to you for help,
you spared my life.
Sing to the Lord, you saints,
and praise his name.
Weeping may last the night,
joy comes with dawn.
His anger is so short,
his favour is so long!
So I rejoice in him,
singing my song.
Feeling secure, I said:
‘I shan’t be moved!’
But when you hid your face,
I was dismayed!
To you, O Lord, I called;
‘Have mercy!’ was my cry.
‘What gain is there for you,
if I should die?’
‘How can I praise you, Lord,
if I am dust?
How, from the grave, can I
speak of your trust?
Hear and be merciful!
O Lord, come to my aid!’
I called to God for help,
and I was saved.
You turned my mournful tears,
into a dance.
You stripped me of my grief,
robed me with joy!
I will not hold my tongue!
Now I, with all my heart,
sing songs of thanks to you,
O Lord, my God.
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 30 p51 , Psalm 30 p52 , Psalm 30 p53
b) PSALM 66
TIS 36, Joyfully shout, all you on earth, is a paraphrase of Psalm 66:1-12.
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 66 p108 , Psalm 66 p109
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.