Sunday 17 April, 2016

4th Sunday of Easter

What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page

Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading

Acts 9: 36-43

I danced in the morning when the world was begun (StF 247)
Lord of life, we come to you (StF 651)
Now the green blade rises from the buried grain (StF 306)
* When I needed a neighbour, were you there? (StF 256)

Psalm 23

Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme

In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear (StF 736)
The King of love my shepherd is (StF 479)
The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want (StF 481) (Stuart Townend ver.)

Revelation 7: 9-17

* Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine (StF 548)
Give me the wings of faith (StF 747)
The head that once was crowned with thorns (StF 312)

John 10: 22-30

Be still and know that I am God (StF 18)
* Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine (StF 548)
Father, in whom we live (StF 5)
God with us: Creator, Father (StF 8)
Have you heard God’s voice; has your heart been stirred? (StF 662)
Let him to whom we now belong (StF 557)
Master, speak! Thy servant heareth (StF 666)
I am not skilled to understand what God has willed, what God has planned (StF 349) Note: This hymn is suitable for this Sunday and next (24 April). If new to your congregation, why not use it on both Sundays?
Jesus the carpenter, hanging on Calvary (StF 275)
The kingdom of God is justice and joy (StF 255)
* When I needed a neighbour, were you there? (StF 256)