This Sunday's Hymns
February 1, 2026
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Below are listed the music and lyrics of the hymns we will sing this Sunday to aid you in entering into the Liturgy. The week's Scripture readings can be found on the USCCB website.
Prelude: Lead Me, Lord
Blessed are the poor in spirit, longing for their Lord,
for God’s coming kingdom shall be theirs.
Blessed are the sorrowing, for they shall be consoled,
and the meek shall come to rule the world.
Lead me, Lord, lead me, Lord,
by the light of truth
to seek and to find the narrow way.
Be my way; be my truth;
be my life, my Lord,
and lead me, Lord, today.
Blessed are the merciful, for mercy shall be theirs,
and the pure in heart shall see their God.
Blest are they whose hunger only holiness can fill,
for I say they shall be satisfied.
Blest are they who through their lifetimes
sow the seeds of peace;
all will call them children of the Lord.
Blest are you, though persecuted in your holy life,
for in heaven, great is your reward.
Text: Based on Matthew 5:3–12; 7:7, 13; John 14:6. Text and music © 1987, John D. Becker.
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Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Ritual Song #714
1. Praise to the Lord,
the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
All you who hear, now to his temple draw near.
Praise him in glad adoration!
2. Praise to the Lord,
who o’er all things is wondrously reigning
And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
Have you not seen all you have needed has been
Met by his gracious ordaining?
3. Praise to the Lord,
who will prosper your work and defend you;
Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
Who with his love does befriend you.
4. Praise to the Lord!
O let all that is in me adore him!
All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him!
Let the “Amen” sound from his people again!
Gladly with praise we adore him!
Text: Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König; Joachim Neander, 1650–1680;
tr. by Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.
Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN, 14 14 47 8; Stralsund Gesangbuch, 1665.
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Gloria: Mass of St. Paul the Apostle
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen. Amen.
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Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146
R: Blessed the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Preparation Hymn: How Can I Keep From Singing
Ritual Song #802
My life flows on in endless song
Above earth’s lamentation.
I hear the real though far-off hymn
That hails a new creation.
No storm can shake my inmost calm,
While to that rock I’m clinging.
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing;
it sounds and echoes in my soul;
How can I keep from singing?
What, though my joys and comfort die,
The Lord, my savior liveth.
What though the darkness gather 'round?
Songs in the night it giveth.
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing.
All things are mine since I am his;
How can I keep from singing?
Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899.
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Sanctus, Mystery of Faith, & Agnus Dei:
Mass of the Angels and Saints
Ritual Song #302, #304, & #310
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts,
Heav’n and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest,
hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest,
hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
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We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again.
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Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Grant us peace. Grant us peace.
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Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
Ritual Song #1028
You satisfy the hungry heart
With gift of finest wheat;
Come give to us, O saving Lord,
The bread of life to eat.
As when the shepherd calls his sheep,
They know and heed his voice;
So when you call your fam'ly, Lord,
We follow and rejoice.
With joyful lips we sing to you
Our praise and gratitude,
That you should count us worthy, Lord,
To share this heav'nly food.
Is not the cup we bless and share
The blood of Christ outpoured?
Do not one cup, one loaf, declare
Our oneness in the Lord?
The myst'ry of your presence, Lord,
No mortal tongue can tell:
Whom all the world cannot contain
Comes in our hearts to dwell.
You give yourself to us, O Lord;
Then selfless let us be,
To serve each other in your name
In truth and charity.
Text: Omer Westendorf, 1916-1998, © 1977, Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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Concluding Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Ritual Song #707
Joyful, joyful, we adore you,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before you,
Opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
All your works with joy surround you,
Earth and heav'n reflect your rays,
Stars and angels sing around you,
Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Praising you eternally!
Always giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Loving Father, Christ our brother,
Let your light upon us shine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
God's own love is reigning o'er us,
Joining people hand in hand.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life.
Text: Henry van Dyke, 1852–1933, alt.
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