Hymns for Proper 16 (21)

The readings

First reading

1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18

Psalm

Psalm 84 or Psalm 34:15-22

Second reading

Ephesians 6:10-20

Gospel

John 6:56-69

Suggested hymns

Hymns that echo these readings (by the Bible passages each hymn draws on) or suit the season. Every one is in the public domain.

• Blessed Jesus, at Thy wordTobias Clausnitzer; Catherine Winkworth7.8.7.8.8.8▶ PlayFor John 6
• Lord of Our Life and God of Our Salvation — Lord of our life and God of our salvation,Matthäus Appeles von Löwenstern; Philip Pusey11.11.11.5For Psalm 84

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