Hymns for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year A (26 April 2026) - Catholic lectionary

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Hymns and songs, based on the Roman Catholic lectionary for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year A.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free), so the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns which are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

4th Sunday of Easter, Year C


Readings

First: Acts 2:14, 36-41  - Peter preached:  God made this Jesus who you crucified both Lord and King - what must we do?  - You must repent and be baptised in Jesus name .. that very day, about three thousand were added to their number.

Psalm: 23 - The Lord is my shepherd / he guides me along the right path / You have prepared a banquet for me / Surely goodness and kindness.

 Second: I Peter 2:20-25 - Merit in the sight of God is bearing punishment patiently ... now you have have come back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

 Gospel: John 10: 1-10 - Jesus said "I am the gate of the sheepfold, anyone who enters through me will be safe .. I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.


Themes

Jesus, the Good Shepherd and path to salvation.   Faith.    Repentance.  


Free-use artwork

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.


Free-use hymns







Hymns which may still be copyright

  • Because the Lord Is My Shepherd - Christopher Walker (b. 1947)
  • Christ is my Shepherd-King - Emma Turl (b. 1946)
  • Christus Paradox (You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd) - Dunstan
  • Come, Worship the Lord - John Michael Talbot (b. 1954)
  • Exalted God, our Shepherd - Emma Turl

  • Heart of a Shepherd (If yu love me, feed my lambs) - Rory Cooney Joseph Gelineau
  • I Am the Way and the Truth and the Life - Bob Hurd (b. 1950)
  • In the Arms of the Shepherd - Marcy Weckler Barr (1951-2017)
  • Jesus, Shepherd of Our Souls - Fred Kaan (1929-2009)
  • Lead on Good Shepherd - Frankie Orella, Patrick Mayberry (b. 1984) and Paul Duncan
  • Like a Shepherd - Dufford - Robert (Bob) Dufford (b. 1943)

  • Micah's Theme (Hear then what Yahweh asks of you) - Anne Kelly
  • My Shepherd is the Lord (Indeed nothing shall I want - Joseph Gelineau (1920-2008)
  • No Greater Love - Jan Michael Joncas (b. 1951)
  • O Flock of Christ, Your Homage Bring - James Quinn ()
  • One Faith (He is the good shepherd) - John Michael Talbot
  • Ours Were the Griefs He Bore - Stephen Dean (b. 1948)
  • Ours were the Sins You Bore - Anthony Sharpe
  • Ours Were the Sufferings - Francesca Leftley (b. 1955)


  • The Lord Fills the Earth With His Love - Inwood
  • The Lord is my Shepherd (I shall live) - Rory Cooney
  • The Lord Is My Shepherd (there is nothing I shall want) - Gary Daigle
  • The Lord my Shepherd Rules my Life - Christopher Idle
  • You Are My King (Amazing Love) - Billy James Foote
  • You Are My Shepherd - Farrell - Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957)
  • You Have Called Us (by our name) - Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957)
  • You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd - Dunstan

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