Hymns for Historic Lent

Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:12–19 (or Jonah 3:1–10)
2 Peter 1:2–11
Matthew 6:(1–6) 16–21

Hymn of Invocation
Lord, to You I make confession (LSB 608)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth (LSB 438)
All mankind fell in Adam’s fall (LSB 562)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word (LSB 655)

Hymn of Departure
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)

Alternative Hymns
All depends on our possessing (LSB 732)
"As surely as I live," God said (LSB 614)
Baptismal waters cover me (LSB 616)
Before the throne of God above (LSB 574)
Christ, mighty Savior, Light of all creation (LSB 881)
"Forgive our sins as we forgive" (LSB 843)
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)
I will sing my Maker’s praises (LSB 977e; TLH 25; LW 439)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior (LSB 627)
Jesus sinners doth receive (LSB 609)
Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s head (LSB 647)
Lord Jesus, think on me (LSB 610)
Now rest beneath night’s shadow (LSB 880)
O Christ, who art the Light and Day (LSB 882)
O Lord, throughout these forty days (LSB 418)
Our Father, who from heav’n above (LSB 766)
Savior, when in dust to Thee (LSB 419)
Soul, adorn yourself with gladness (LSB 636)
To Thee, omniscient Lord of all (LSB 613)
When in the hour of deepest need (LSB 615)


First Sunday in Lent (Invocabit)
Genesis 3:1–21 (or 1 Samuel 17:40–51)
2 Corinthians 6:1–10 (or Hebrews 4:14–16)
Matthew 4:1–11

Hymn of Invocation
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
A mighty fortress is our God (LSB 656)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
The tree of life with ev’ry good (LSB 561)
O love, how deep, how broad, how high (LSB 544)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)

Hymn of Departure
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle (LSB 454)

Alternative Hymns
A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth (LSB 438)
Abide, O dearest Jesus (LSB 919)
All mankind fell in Adam’s fall (LSB 562)
Christ sits at God’s right hand (LSB 564)
Christ, the Lord of hosts, unshaken (LSB 521)
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
God’s own child, I gladly say it (LSB 594)
Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord (LSB 777)
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)
If God Himself be for me (LSB 724)
In Adam we have all been one (LSB 569)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word (LSB 655)
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)
No temple now, no gift of price (LSB 530)
O Lord, throughout these forty days (LSB 418)
Preserve Your Word, O Savior (LSB 658)
Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus (LSB 529)
To God the Holy Spirit let us pray (LSB 768)
What is the world to me (LSB 730)
Who trusts in God a strong abode (LSB 714)


Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere)
Genesis 32:22–32
1 Thessalonians 4:1–7 (or Romans 5:1–5)
Matthew 15:21–28

Hymn of Invocation
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
When in the hour of deepest need (LSB 615)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Upon the cross extended (LSB 453)
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s head (LSB 647)
Preserve Your Word, O Savior (LSB 658)

Hymn of Departure
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)

Alternative Hymns
A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth (LSB 438)
All mankind fell in Adam’s fall (LSB 562)
Come, my soul, with ev’ry care (LSB 779)
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
Evening and morning (LSB 726)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
I bind unto myself today (LSB 604)
I trust, O Lord, Your holy name (LSB 734)
If Your beloved Son, O God (LSB 568)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word (LSB 655)
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
O love, how deep, how broad, how high (LSB 544)
Oh, how great is Your compassion (LSB 559)
The Law of God is good and wise (LSB 579)
The will of God is always best (LSB 758)
These are the holy Ten Commands (LSB 581)
To God the Holy Spirit let us pray (LSB 768)
What God ordains is always good (LSB 760)


Third Sunday in Lent (Oculi)
Exodus 8:16–24 (or Jeremiah 26:1–15)
Ephesians 5:1–9
Luke 11:14–28

Hymn of Invocation
"As surely as I live," God said (LSB 614)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
All who believe and are baptized (LSB 601)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Water, blood, and Spirit crying (LSB 597)
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)

Hymn of Departure
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)

Alternative Hymns
A mighty fortress is our God (LSB 656)
Awake, O sleeper, rise from death (LSB 697)
"Away from us!" the demon cried (LSB 541)
God’s own child, I gladly say it (LSB 594)
Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord (LSB 777)
Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding (LSB 345)
How clear is our vocation, Lord (LSB 853)
I bind unto myself today (LSB 604)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
In the very midst of life (LSB 755)
Jesus has come and brings pleasure eternal (LSB 533)
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)
No temple now, no gift of price (LSB 530)
O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken (LSB 439)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
O God of light, Your Word, a lamp unfailing (LSB 836)
Rise, my soul, to watch and pray (LSB 663)
Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you (LSB 668)
Rock of ages, cleft for me (LSB 761)
Who trusts in God a strong abode (LSB 714)


Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare)
Exodus 16:2–21 (or Isaiah 49:8–13)
Galatians 4:21–31 (or Acts 2:41–47)
John 6:1–15

Hymn of Invocation
All mankind fell in Adam’s fall (LSB 562)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Lord Jesus Christ, life-giving bread (LSB 625)
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice (LSB 556)
O living Bread from heaven (LSB 642)
Rejoice, my heart, be glad and sing (LSB 737)

Hymn of Departure
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)

Alternative Hymns
A multitude comes from the east and the west (LSB 510)
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless (LSB 566)
Christ, the Life of all the living (LSB 420)
Father, we thank Thee who hast planted (LSB 652)
Feed Thy children, God most holy (LSB 774)
God loved the world so that He gave (LSB 571)
God’s own child, I gladly say it (LSB 594)
Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer (LSB 918)
I trust, O Lord, Your holy name (LSB 734)
Jesus, I will ponder now (LSB 440)
Jesus, refuge of the weary (LSB 423)
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me (LSB 683)
Lord Jesus Christ, You have prepared (LSB 622)
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)
Praise the One who breaks the darkness (LSB 849)
Soul, adorn yourself with gladness (LSB 636)
The Church’s one foundation (LSB 644)
The Gospel shows the Father’s grace (LSB 580)
Upon the cross extended (LSB 453)
Where charity and love prevail (LSB 845)


Fifth Sunday in Lent (Judica)
Genesis 22:1–14
Hebrews 9:11–15
John 8:(42–45) 46–59

Hymn of Invocation
In the very midst of life (LSB 755)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
We all believe in one true God (LSB 954)
O sacred head, now wounded (LSB 450)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
Christ, the Life of all the living (LSB 420)

Hymn of Departure
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle (LSB 454)

Alternative Hymns
A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth (LSB 438)
Before the throne of God above (LSB 574)
Christ sits at God’s right hand (LSB 564)
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Lord, to You I make confession (LSB 608)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Jesus, I will ponder now (LSB 440)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Lord Jesus, think on me (LSB 610)
No temple now, no gift of price (LSB 530)
Not all the blood of beasts (LSB 431)
O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken (LSB 439)
Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus (LSB 529)
Stricken, smitten, and afflicted (LSB 451)
The God of Abraham praise (LSB 798)
Upon the cross extended (LSB 453)
We sing the praise of Him who died (LSB 429)
What is the world to me (LSB 730)