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Hymns for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year C ( 13 March 2016)

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still be copyright may also included, if they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

Seasonal note

The Year A Mass readings may be used today, especially if  a pre-baptismal / RCIA scrutiny is being held.




Readings

First: Isaiah - The Lord says ... I am making a road in the wilderness, ... rivers in the wild to give my chosen people water.

Psalm 125 - What marvels the Lord worked for us, indeed we are glad / When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage / Deliver us O Lord / They go out full of tears.

Second: Philippians -Nothing can happen that will outweigh the advantage of knowing Christ my saviour - I have accepted loss of everything for the him.

Gospel: Luke - The woman caught in adultery.


Themes

Faith in God - following a new path.   Christ's forgiveness - sinfulness is wiped away.   New beginnings.


Suggested free-use hymns

A New Commandment

Amazing Grace

Balm in Gilead

Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy

Glory be to Jesus

I Will Glory in the Cross

Lord who Throughout These Forty Days

Love Divine all Loves Excelling

O Cross of Christ Immortal Tree

O God my Strength and Fortitude

Praise to the Holiest in the Height

Take up Your Cross

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Thy Mercy Free

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross



Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

Meekness and Majesty - Kendrick

Only this I Want - Schutte

The Love of the Lord - Joncas

When from Bondage - Dufner
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