Hymns for Proper 8-13 Series C

First Sunday in Apostles’ Tide
Proper 8 (Sunday on June 26—July 2)
1 Kings 19:9b–21
Psalm 16 (antiphon: v. 11)
Galatians 5:1, 13–25
Luke 9:51–62

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

Hymn of the Day
“Come, follow Me,” the Savior spake (LSB 688)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Sing praise to God, the highest good (LSB 819)
I lie, O Lord, within Your care (LSB 885) (Catechetical)
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)

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

Alternative Hymns
All for Christ I have forsaken (LSB 753)
Christ is made the sure foundation (LSB 909)
Eternal Spirit of the living Christ (LSB 769)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
Fruitful trees, the Spirit’s sowing (LSB 691)
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons (LSB 682)
How can I thank You, Lord (LSB 703)
How clear is our vocation, Lord (LSB 853)
How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord (LSB 728)
In Thee is gladness (LSB 818)
Love in Christ is strong and living (LSB 706)
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)
O Christ, our true and only light (LSB 839)
O God, forsake me not (LSB 731)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
O Holy Spirit, enter in (LSB 913)
Speak, O Lord, Your servant listens (LSB 589)
The gifts Christ freely gives (LSB 602)
Water, blood, and Spirit crying (LSB 597)
Who trusts in God a strong abode (LSB 714)


Second Sunday in Apostles’ Tide
Proper 9 (Sunday on July 3–9)
Isaiah 66:10–14
Psalm 66:1–7 (antiphon: v. 8–9)
Galatians 6:1–10, 14–18
Luke 10:1–20

Hymn of Invocation
Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (LSB 497)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Jesus has come and brings pleasure eternal (LSB 533)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)
God’s own child, I gladly say it (LSB 594)
All glory be to God alone (LSB 948)
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (LSB 793)

Hymn of Departure
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)

Alternative Hymns
Abide, O dearest Jesus (LSB 919)
Christ, the Lord of hosts, unshaken (LSB 521)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons (LSB 682)
How clear is our vocation, Lord (LSB 853)
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Jerusalem, O city fair and high (LSB 674)
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Lift high the cross (LSB 837)
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
O Christ, our true and only light (LSB 839)
O God of light, Your Word, a lamp unfailing (LSB 836)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
The day is surely drawing near (LSB 508)
The Head that once was crowned with thorns (LSB 532)
The royal banners forward go (LSB 455)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)


Third Sunday in Apostles’ Tide
Proper 10 (Sunday on July 10–16)
Leviticus (18:1–5) 19:9–18
Psalm 41 (antiphon: v. 1)
Colossians 1:1–14
Luke 10:25–37

Hymn of Invocation
With the Lord begin your task (LSB 869)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Where charity and love prevail (LSB 845)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)
Lord of glory, You have bought us (LSB 851)
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
If God Himself be for me (LSB 724)

Hymn of Departure
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide (LSB 585)

Alternative Hymns
Abide, O dearest Jesus (LSB 919)
Christ is the world’s Redeemer (LSB 539)
Church of God, elect and glorious (LSB 646)
Eternal Spirit of the living Christ (LSB 769)
Evening and morning (LSB 726)
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)
How can I thank You, Lord (LSB 703)
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me (LSB 683)
Lord, dismiss us with Your blessing (LSB 924)
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
O Christ, our hope, our hearts’ desire (LSB 553)
O God of mercy, God of might (LSB 852)
Oh, how great is Your compassion (LSB 559)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
Praise the One who breaks the darkness (LSB 849)
Son of God, eternal Savior (LSB 842)
Splendor and honor, majesty and power (LSB 950)
What wondrous love is this, O my soul (LSB 543)
You are the way; through You alone (LSB 526)


Fourth Sunday in Apostles’ Tide
Proper 11 (Sunday on July 17–23)
Genesis 18:1–10a (10b–14)
Psalm 27:(1–6) 7–14 (antiphon: v. 4)
Colossians 1:21–29
Luke 10:38–42

Hymn of Invocation
To God the Holy Spirit let us pray (LSB 768)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
One thing’s needful; Lord, this treasure (LSB 536)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
Speak, O Lord, Your servant listens (LSB 589)
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)
The God of Abraham praise (LSB 798)

Hymn of Departure
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me (LSB 683)

Alternative Hymns
All you works of God, bless the Lord (LSB 930)
At the name of Jesus (LSB 512)
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word (LSB 904)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)
How clear is our vocation, Lord (LSB 853)
How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord (LSB 728)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Lord of all hopefulness (LSB 738)
Lord, open now my heart to hear (LSB 908)
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)
My soul rejoices (LSB 933)
O Holy Spirit, enter in (LSB 913)
Oh, blest the house whate’er befall (LSB 862)
Seek where you may to find a way (LSB 557)
The Church’s one foundation (LSB 644)
What God ordains is always good (LSB 760)
Who trusts in God a strong abode (LSB 714)
Word of God, come down on earth (LSB 545)


Fifth Sunday in Apostles’ Tide
Proper 12 (Sunday on July 24–30)
Genesis 18:(17–19) 20–33
Psalm 138 (antiphon: v. 3)
Colossians 2:6–15 (16–19)
Luke 11:1–13

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

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Our Father, who from heav’n above (LSB 766)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
All Christians who have been baptized (LSB 596)
Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (LSB 497)
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)

Hymn of Departure
Our Father, by whose name (LSB 863)

Alternative Hymns
Baptized into Your name most holy (LSB 590)
Children of the heav’nly Father (LSB 725)
Christ is made the sure foundation (LSB 909)
Christ is the world’s Redeemer (LSB 539)
Eternal Spirit of the living Christ (LSB 769)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
Feed Thy children, God most holy (LSB 774)
Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord (LSB 777)
Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s head (LSB 647)
O love, how deep, how broad, how high (LSB 544)
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing (LSB 528)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
Once in the blest baptismal waters (LSB 598)
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (LSB 793)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Rise, shine, you people (LSB 825)
Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you (LSB 668)
To God the Holy Spirit let us pray (LSB 768)
We know that Christ is raised (LSB 603)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)


Sixth Sunday in Apostles’ Tide
Proper 13 (Sunday on July 31—August 6)
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26
Psalm 100 (antiphon: v. 3)
Colossians 3:1–11
Luke 12:13–21

Hymn of Invocation
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)

Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
The gifts Christ freely gives (LSB 602)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (LSB 633)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
All depends on our possessing (LSB 732)
Gracious God, You send great blessings (LSB 782)

Hymn of Departure
A mighty fortress is our God (LSB 656)

Alternative Hymns
All people that on earth do dwell (LSB 791)
Chief of sinners though I be (LSB 611)
Christ be my leader by night as by day (LSB 861)
Consider how the birds above (LSB 736)
Father, we thank Thee who hast planted (LSB 652)
Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer (LSB 918)
If God Himself be for me (LSB 724)
In God, my faithful God (LSB 745)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
O Jesus, King most wonderful (LSB 554)
O living Bread from heaven (LSB 642)
Rock of ages, cleft for me (LSB 761)
Son of God, eternal Savior (LSB 842)
There is a time for ev’rything (LSB 762)
Voices raised to You we offer (LSB 795)
What is the world to me (LSB 730)
Who trusts in God a strong abode (LSB 714)
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)