April 27, 2025
Divine Mercy Sunday
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Prelude: Regina Caeli (RS 615)
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Entrance Hymn: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (RS 614)
Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav’nly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now above the sky he’s King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
Praise him, now his might confess, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Spirit blest. Alleluia!
Text: St. 1, Surrexit Christus hodie, Latin, 14th C.; para. in Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; st. 2, 3, The Compleat Psalmodist, c.1750, alt.; st. 4, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE License #A-727305.
Scripture Readings (external link): Divine Mercy Sunday
Responsorial: Psalm 118 (RS 94)
R: This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad;
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.
Preparation Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns (RS 669)
1. Crown him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon his throne.
Hark! How the heav’nly anthem drowns
All music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
Of him who set us free,
And hail him as your heav’nly King
Through all eternity.
2. Crown him the Lord of life,
Who triumphed o’er the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife
For those he came to save.
His glories now we sing,
Who died and rose on high,
Who died, eternal life to bring,
And lives that death may die.
3. Crown him the Lord of love—
Behold his hands and side,
Rich wounds, yet visible above,
In beauty glorified.
No angel in the sky
Can fully bear that sight,
But downward bends his burning eye
At mysteries so bright.
4. Crown him the Lord of peace,
Whose pow’r a scepter sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease,
Absorbed by prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end,
And round his pierced feet
Fair flow’rs of paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet.
5. Crown him the Lord of years,
The master of all time,
Creator of the rolling spheres,
And risen Lord sublime.
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
For you have died for me;
Your praise and glory shall not fail
Throughout eternity.
Text: Revelation 19:12; sts. 1, 3–5, Matthew Bridges, 1800–1894; st. 2, Godfrey Thring, 1823–1903 Tune: DIADEMATA, SMD; George J. Elvey, 1816–1893 Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE License #A-727305.
Communion Hymn: O Sons and Daughters (RS 612)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
O sons and daughters, let us sing!
The King of heav’n the glorious King,
O’er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia!
That Easter morn, at break of day,
The faithful women went their way
To seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia!
An angel clad in white they see,
Who sat, and spoke unto the three,
‘Your Lord has gone to Galilee.’ Alleluia!
That night the^apostles met in fear;
Amidst them came their Lord most dear,
And said, ‘My peace be on all here.’ Alleluia!
When Thomas, first the tidings heard,
How they had seen the risen Lord,
He doubted the disciples’ word. Alleluia!
‘My wounded side, O Thomas, see;
Behold my hands, my feet,’ said he,
‘Not faithless, but believing be.’ Alleluia!
No longer Thomas then denied,
He saw the feet, the hands, the side;
‘You are my Lord and God,’ he cried. Alleluia!
How blest are they who have not seen,
And yet whose faith has constant been,
For they eternal life shall win. Alleluia!
On this most holy day of days,
To God your hearts and voices raise,
In laud, and jubilee and praise. Alleluia!
Text: O filii et filiae; Jean Tisserand, d.1494; tr. by John M. Neale, 1818-1866, alt. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE License #A-727305.
Concluding Hymn: I Know That My Redeemer Lives (RS 611)
I know that my Redeemer lives;
What joy the blest assurance gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my everlasting Head!
He lives, to bless me with his love;
He lives, to plead for me above;
He lives, my hungry soul to feed;
He lives, to help in time of need.
He lives, and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives, my mansion to prepare;
He lives, to bring me safely there.
He lives, all glory to his name;
He lives, my Savior still the same;
What joy the blest assurance gives;
I know that my Redeemer lives!
Text: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE License #A-727305.