Lectionary Readings and Hymns

The original compilation of the Sunday readings keyed to Bible verses was made by The Rev. Richard R. Losch of St. James' Episcopal Church, Livingston, Alabama, and is copyrighted by him.
The readings follow the lectionary of the Episcopal Church in the USA. The readings are on a three year cycle; the letter A, B, or C, at the end of the reference indicates the year of the cycle in which that Bible passage is used.
Citations in brackets are alternatives for the day.

Hymn numbers are for the Hymnal 1982

The Epistle to the Hebrews

Hebrews 1:1-12 - Christmas Day III ABC

97 Dost thou in a manger lie
383/384 Fairest Lord Jesus
364 O God, we praise thee, and confess
366 Holy God, we praise Thy Name
421 All glory be to God on high
448/449 O love how deep, how broad, how high
489 The great Creator of the worlds
491 Where is this stupendous stranger
495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus
630 Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Hebrews 2:1-18 - Proper 22B

171 Go to dark Gethsemane
310/311 O saving Victim, opening wide
460/461 Alleluia! sing to Jesus
448/449 O love how deep, how broad, how high
450/451 All hail the power of Jesus' Name
452 Glorious the day when Christ was born
455/456 O love of God, how strong and true
483 The head that once was crowned with thorns
636/637 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Hebrews 2:14-18 - Presentation

171 Go to dark Gethsemane
310/311 O saving Victim, opening wide
460/461 Alleluia! sing to Jesus
448/449 O love how deep, how broad, how high
450/451 All hail the power of Jesus' Name
452 Glorious the day when Christ was born
455/456 O love of God, how strong and true
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Hebrews 3:1-6 - Proper 23B - no suggestions

Hebrews 4:12-16 - Proper 24B

219 The Lord ascendeth up on high

Hebrews 5:1-10 - Lent 5B

219 The Lord ascendeth up on high
443 From God Christ's deity came forth
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Hebrews 5:12-6:1, 9-12 - Proper 25B - no suggestions

Hebrews 7:23-28 - Proper 26B

174 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
219 The Lord ascendeth up on high
443 From God Christ's deity came forth
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Hebrews 9:11-15, 24-28 - Wednesday in Holy Week ABC, and Hebrews 9:24-28 - Proper 27B

219 The Lord ascendeth up on high
307 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor
310/311 O saving Victim, opening wide
337 And now, O Father, mindful of the love
338 Wherefore, O Father, we Thy humble servants
364 O God, we praise thee, and confess
366 Holy God, we praise Thy Name
368 Holy Father, great Creator
421 All glory be to God on high
448/449 O love how deep, how broad, how high
455/456 O love of God, how strong and true
495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Hebrews 10:1-25 - Good Friday ABC, and Hebrews 10:5-10 - Advent 4C, Annunciation

174 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
202 At the Lamb's high banquet called to share
219 The Lord ascendeth up on high
307 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor
310/311 O saving Victim, opening wide
337 And now, O Father, mindful of the love
338 Wherefore, O Father, we Thy humble servants
364 O God, we praise thee, and confess
366 Holy God, we praise Thy Name
368 Holy Father, great Creator
421 All glory be to God on high
448/449 O love how deep, how broad, how high
455/456 O love of God, how strong and true
495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Hebrews 10:31-39 - Proper 28B, and Hebrews 10:35-11:1 - St. Thomas

253 Give us the wings of faith, to rise
636/637 How firm a foundation
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Hebrews 11:1-3(4-7)8-16 - Proper 14C, and Hebrews 11:8-16 - Independence Day

253 Give us the wings of faith, to rise
209 We walk by faith, and not by sight
614 Christ is the King, O friends upraise
652 Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Hebrews 11:39-12:3 - Monday in Holy Week ABC

253 Give us the wings of faith, to rise
421 All glory be to God on high
483 The Head that once was crowned with thorns
495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus
545 Lo! what a cloud of witnesses
546 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
552/553 Fight the good fight
614 Christ is the King, O friends upraise

Hebrews 12:1-7(8-10)11-14 - Proper 15C

Hymns for Hebrews 11:39-12:3, and
512 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
574/575 Before thy throne, O God, we kneel
636/637 How firm a foundation

Hebrews 12:18-19,22-29 - Proper 16C

636/637 How firm a foundation

Hebrews 13:1-8 - Proper 17C

614 Christ is the King, O friends upraise
636/637 How firm a foundation

The Epistle of James

James 1:17-27 - Proper 18B, and James 1:17-18,21-27 - Thanksgiving Day

291 We plow the fields and scatter
416 For the beauty of the earth
490 I want to walk as a child of the light
610 Lord, whose love through humble service
626 Lord, be Thy word my rule
628 Help us, O Lord, to learn
636/637 How firm a foundation
656 Blest are the pure in heart

James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-18 - Proper 19B

560 Remember your servants, Lord
566 From Thee all skill and science flow
568 Father all-loving, who rulest in majesty
574/575 Before Thy throne, O God, we kneel
584 God, You have given us power
588/589 Almighty God, Your word is cast
590 O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising
593 Lord, make us servants of your peace
600/601 O day of God, draw nigh
603/604 When Christ was lifted from the earth
605 What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
606 Where true charity and love dwell
610 Lord, whose love through humble service
656 Blest are the pure in heart

James 3:16-4:6 - Proper 20B

566 From Thee all skill and science flow
574/575 Before Thy throne, O God, we kneel
584 God, You have given us power
588/589 Almighty God, Your word is cast
590 O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising
593 Lord, make us servants of your peace
610 Lord, whose love through humble service
656 Blest are the pure in heart

James 4:7-5:6 - Proper 21B

568 Father all-loving, who rulest in majesty
574/575 Before Thy throne, O God, we kneel
656 Blest are the pure in heart
588/589 Almighty God, Your word is cast
603/604 When Christ was lifted from the earth
605 What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
606 Where true charity and love dwell
610 Lord, whose love through humble service
656 Blest are the pure in heart

James 5:7-10 - Advent 3A

600/601 O day of God, draw nigh

The First Epistle of Peter

1 Peter 1:3-9 - Easter 2A

209 We walk by faith and not by sight
472 Hope of the world
636/637 How firm a foundation

1 Peter 1:17-23 - Easter 3A

58 Lo! He comes, with clouds descending
423 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
524 I love Thy Kingdom, Lord
525 The Church's one foundation
636/637 How firm a foundation

1 Peter 2:1-10 - Easter 5A

51 We, the Lord's people
536 Open your hearts, O faithful people

1 Peter 2:19-25 - Easter 4A

158 Ah, holy Jesus
168 O sacred head, sore wounded
343 Shepherd of souls
478 Jesus, our mighty Lord
495 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus
645/646 The King of love my shepherd is
664 My Shepherd will supply my need
708 Savior, like a Shepherd lead us

1 Peter 3:8-18 - Easter 6A

547 Awake, O sleeper, rise from death
574/575 Before thy throne, O God, we kneel
576/577 God is love, and where true love is
581 Where charity and love prevail

1 Peter 3:18-22 - Lent 1B

179 Welcome, happy morning
448/449 O love how deep, how broad, how high
455/456 O love of God, how strong and true
458 My song is love unknown

1 Peter 4:1-8 - Holy Saturday ABC

63/64 O heavenly Word, eternal Light
364 O God, we praise Thee, and confess
366 Holy God, we praise Thy Name
421 All glory be to God on high

1 Peter 4:12-19 - Easter 7A

636/637 How firm a foundation
669 Commit thou all that grieves thee

1 Peter 5:1-4 - Confession of St. Peter - no suggestions

The Second Epistle of Peter

2 Peter 1:13-21 - Transfiguration, and 2 Peter 1:16-21 - Last Epiphany B

6/7 Christ, whose glory fills the skies
40/41 O Christ, you are both light and day
129/130 Christ upon the mountain peak
133/134 O Light of Light, Love given birth
135 Songs of thankfulness and praise
136/137 O wondrous type, O vision fair
542 Christ is the world/s true Light

2 Peter 3:8-15a, 18 - Advent 2B

423 Immortal, invisible, god only wise
680 O God, our help in ages past

The First Epistle of John

1 John 1:1-9 - St. John, and 1 John 1:1-2:2 - Easter 3B

151 From deepest woe
490 I want to walk as a child of the light
542 Christ is the world's true Light

1 John 3:1-8 - Easter 4B - no suggestions

1 John 5:1-6 - Easter 2B

448/449 O love how deep, how broad, how high
455/456 O love of God, how strong and true

The Second Epistle of John

no Lessons

The Third Epistle of John

no Lessons

The Epistle of Jude

no Lessons