Hymn suggestions for Sunday 16 March 2025
2nd Sunday of Lent
The Methodist Church in Britain's Lent theme this year is Soul Food. Worship resources for each week of Lent follow the lectionary readings as below. They include specially selected hymns and songs from Singing the Faith and elsewhere, as well as an opening liturgy, prayer ideas and activities. The theme for Lent 2 is 'Soul Shelter'.
For 'Soul Shelter', we have published Timothy Rees's hymn, Christ is the heavenly food that gives, set to the tune of Jerusalem (Grosvenor) (StF 436ii), with alternative tunes suggested.
Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading
Amazing grace – how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! (StF 440)
A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623)
Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117)
The God of Abraham praise (StF 91)
When we are living, we are in the Lord (StF 485)
*Who would true valour see, let him come hither (StF 486)
You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace (StF 487)
Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme
Brother, sister, let me serve you (StF 611)
Stupendous height of heavenly love (StF 512)
The Spirit lives to set us free, walk, walk in the light (StF 397)
*Who would true valour see, let him come hither (StF 486)
All for Jesus – all for Jesus (StF 341)
Called by Christ to be disciples (StF 660)
Community of Christ (StF 681)
Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748)
My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633)
We trust the mighty love of God that wraps us round (StF 742)
You call us out to praise you (website only)
Hark, my soul! It is the Lord (StF 426)
From heaven you came, helpless babe (StF 272)
Jesus – the name high over all (StF 357)
Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim (StF 276)
Love inspired the anger (StF 253)
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! (StF 88)
Pray for the Church, afflicted and oppressed (StF 711)
We gladly celebrate and praise (StF 120)
Would you walk by on the other side? (StF 257)
or Luke 9: 28-36 (37-43a) Also see hymn suggestions for Sunday 2 March
Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319)
God to enfold you (StF 648)
Jesus Christ – Perfect Love (StF 325)
Jesus on the mountain peak (StF 259)
Jesus shall take the highest honour (StF 356)
Swiftly pass the clouds of glory (StF 260)
Transfigured Christ, none comprehends (StF 261)
The splendour of the King (StF 15)