Music - Sunday, 5 February 2023 – Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, 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.

LHB 355 May we Thy precepts - Backing track
LHB 171 In the cross of Christ - Backing track
LHB 344 Our God is love - Backing track
LHB 54 When I survey the wondrous cross - 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 Shine Jesus Shine (CCLI, One Licence)
AT 128 (blue) I am the light of the world (CCLI, One Licence)
AT 300 Practise love (CCLI)
AT 292 (orange) Because we bear your name (May be used freely with the permission of the author)

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.

This is the Day - CityAlight - CCLI by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Tiarne Tranter
What a Beautiful Name - Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood - CCLI by Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Salt and Light - Lauren Daigle - CCLI by Lauren Daigle, Leslie Jordan, Paul Mabury
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 . . .; GS = Guitar chords in the Supplement to LH

First Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)

LHS

355     May we Thy precepts, Lord, fulfil* G3
356     Lord of glory, who hast bought us* G3
804     The Church of Christ, in every age G5
816     O Fount of good, for all your love G7 (Public Domain)
817     O Jesus Christ, to you may hymns be rising G7 (One Licence)
819     Wake us, O Lord, to human need GS (contact author)
820     We thank you, God, for eyes to see GS (One Licence)

AT

110    Kyrie, good God (contact author)
128    I am the light of the world (CCLI, One Licence)
272    Help, O Lord, the thrown away (One Licence)
282    O Lord, hear my prayer (Please contact Ateliers et Presses de Taizé )
300    Practise love (CCLI)
301    Prayer for peace (CCLI)
308    We are called to follow Jesus (CCLI, One Licence)
310    Yesu, Yesu, fill us with your love (CCLI, One Licence)
402    God has chosen me (One Licence)
499    It was me (CCLI, One Licence)

TIS

416 Great God, your Spirit, like the wind
473 Community of Christ
620 O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising
640 Kneels at the feet of his friends
657 God of freedom, God of justice
697 All the sleepy should have a place to sleep

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)

LHS

54    When I survey the wondrous cross G5
64     Here at Thy cross I hail Thee now
75     We sing the praise of Him who died G5
132    Spirit of wisdom, turn our eyes (alt tune 245, G6)
163    Would you know what most I prize?* G9
171    In the cross of Christ I glory G4
379    Lord of creation, to Thee be all praise G6
500    Blessed Jesus, at Thy word*
776    Spirit of God, unseen as the wind GS (CCLI)
812    The Lord of wisdom made the earth
807    Lift high the cross GS
823    Your strong word broke through the darkness (esp vv 4,6) G5

AT

218    Spirit
251    God sends us his Spirit
264    Spirit of God
359    Holy Spirit, living water
372    Teach me your way

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
351 Lift high the cross
408 O breath of God, breathe on us now
412 God sends us his Spirit
413 Holy Spirit, come confirm us
437 Blessed Jesus, at your word
548 Eternal light, shine in my heart
626 Lord of creation, to you be all praise

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20

LHS

323    Blessed are the sons of God* G4
344    Our God is love, and all His saints* G6
345    O that the Lord would guide my ways* G6
355    May we Thy precepts, Lord, fulfil* G3
500    Blessed Jesus, at Thy word* G5
505    Father, who the light this day G4
516    O splendour of God’s glory bright G8
528    Christ, whose glory fills the skies G5

AT

175    The greatest commandment
184    Love is the law
205    What you hear in the dark
292    Because we bear your name
308    We are called to follow Jesus
582   Like a candle
583   May you go well

TIS

102 Praise to the living God
212 Christ, whose glory fills the skies
428 Help us, O Lord, to learn
474 Here in this place
542 Far beyond our mind’s grasp and our tongues declaring
622 Holy Father, God of might
686 Lord Jesus, we belong to you

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 (contact publisher)
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. Use the acknowledgement “Permission granted by Annette Fechner”)
389       Light of the nations (CCLI, One Licence)
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

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Psalms

Psalm 112

Here is a metrical paraphrase of Psalm 112 by David Schütz to be sung to the tune of ‘O Father, my Father’ (LHS 850, ATN 6). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

Sing praise to the Lord God! How happy are they
who honour the Lord and delight in his law.
Their children will prosper in all that they do,
and all their descendants will know the Lord’s love.

Their homes will be filled with far more than they need.
Their goodness and mercy will always endure.
As light in the darkness, their justice will shine,
for they are the merciful, righteous and kind.

All things will go well for the ones who are free
in giving and lending, who deal honestly.
They shall not be troubled; the kind things they do
will not be forgotten; they shall not be moved.

When evil things happen, their hearts will not fear,
their faith is made firm and secure in the Lord.
Their trust is well founded; they won’t be afraid;
they know they will conquer against all their foes.

The poor know their kindness; their justice will stand;
and they are exalted with honour and praise.
The wicked will view them with anger and rage,
but all of their evil will vanish away.

Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 112 p184 , Psalm 112 p185

Advice for Musicians

Advice for Congregations Without Musicians

Other Music Resources

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.