LiturgyTools.net: Hymns for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (4 October 2026)

Hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing - sometimes in a limited setting. Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included. A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly appropriate.

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: Please leave a message in the Comments section below.

27th Sunday of OT, Year C

26th Sunday of OT

28th Sunday of OT

27th Sunday of OT, Year B

Readings

First: Isaiah 5:1-7 - The prophet compares Jerusalem with a vineyard that only produces sour grapes. ... The Lord of hosts expected justice but found bloodshed, expected integrity but found only a cry of distress

Psalm 79 - The vineyard of the Lord is the House of Israel / Your brought a vine out of Egypt / Then why have you broken down its walls / God of hosts, turn again we implore, and we shall never forsake you again..

Second: Philippians 4:6-9 - If there is anything you need, pray for it ... fill your minds with everything that is true, noble, good ... then the peace of God will be with you.

Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43 - Parable of the wicked tenants who killed the vineyard owners son - the stone the builders rejected became the keystone - the kingdom will be given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Themes

The Church as the vineyard of the Lord. God as the creator of all. Our need to examine our lives to see if we are bearing fruit.

Free-use artwork

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

Free-use hymns

All Creatures of our God and King
All Good Gifts (We plough the fields and scatter) - We Thank Thee Then O Father - Jane M. Campbell (1817-1878)
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Alleluia Sing to Jesus
Be Thou my Vision
Blest are the Pure in Heart - John Keble (1792-1866)

Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Christ is our Corner-Stone - Chandler
Come Holy Ghost Creator Come - Unknown, pre 1872
Come ye Thankful People Come
Come, Christians Join to Sing - Bateman (1813-1889)
Firmly I Believe and Truly
For the Beauty of the Earth
Glory be to Jesus
God is Working His Purpose Out / As the Waters Cover the Sea - Arthur Campbell Ainger (1841-1919)

Holy God we Praise Thy Name
I Love the Lord; He Heard My Cries - Isaac Watts (1674–1748)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God - Isaac Watts (1674–1748)
In Christ there is no East or West - William A. Dunkerley (pseudonym John Oxenham, 1852-1941)
It is Well With my Soul (When peace like a river)
Joyful Joyful we Adore Thee - Henry van Dyke (1852-1933)
Lead Kindly Light
Lord of all Hopefulness
Love Divine all Loves Excelling - Charles Wesley (1707 – 1788)

My Song is Love Unknown
Now Thank we all our God
O God of Love O King of Peace - H. W. (Henry Williams) Baker (1821-1877)
O God Our Help in Ages Past - Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Praise my Soul the King of Heaven
Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him - Composite: perhaps John Kempthorne (1775–1838), Richard Mant (1776-1848), Edward Osler (1798-1863)
Praise to the Holiest in the Height
Praise to the Lord the Almighty - Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878)
Praise we our God with Joy - Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880)

Shepherd of Souls (refresh and bless) - James Montgomery (1771-1854)
Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty
The Church's One Foundation - Samuel John Stone (1839–1900)
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Souls of men, why will ye scatter) - Frederick W Faber ( (1814-1863)
Thou Whose Almighty Word - John Marriott (1780-1825)
To Christ the Prince of Peace - Caswall (1814->>
To God be the Glory - Frances Jane (Fanny J) Crosby (1820–1915)
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Hymns which may still be copyright

A Single Unmatched Stone - Thomas H. Troeger (1945-2022)
All are Welcome (Let us build a house) - Marty Haugen (b 1950)
Bring Forth the Kingdom (You are salt for the earth) - Haugen - Marty Haugen (b. 1950)
Celtic Alleluia - Christopher Walker (b. 1947), Fintan O’Carroll (1922-1981)
Christians let us Love one Another - Foltz / Nigro
Cornerstone - Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan

For the Fruits of His Creation - Pratt Green (1903–2000)
God Has Planted Christ the Vine - Marty Haugen (b. 1950)
Have No Anxiety - Ed Bolduc (b. 1969)
I Am the True Vine and You Are the Branches - Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart & Curtis Stephan
I am the Vine - Talbot - John Michael Talbot (b. 1954)
I Will be the Vine - Liam Lawton
In Christ Alone - Getty / Townsend - Stuart Townsend (b 1963)
In the Earth the Small Seed is Hidden - Estelle White

Let Nothing Trouble You or Frighten You - Bernadette Farrell (b 1957)
Lord Make me an Instrument of Peace - Unknown
Nada te Turbo (Nothing Can Trouble) - Communauté de Taizé
Never the Blade Shall Rise - Kathy Powell (b. 1942)
No Other Foundation Can Anyone Lay - The Schola Cantorum of St. Peter’s in the Loop
O Christ the Great Foundation - Lew

Peace Prayer (Lord make a a means of your peace) - John Foley (b. 1939)
Prayer of St Francis / Make me a Channel of Your Peace - Sebastian Temple (1928-1997)
Seed Scattered and Sown - Dan Feiten (b. 1953)

Set Your Heart on the Higher Gifts - Warner
Take the Word of God with you as you Go - James Harrington (b 1979)
The Rock of Faith (Do you know where you stand) - Ed Bolduc (b. 1969)
The Temple of the Living God - Michael Forster (1946-2023)
The Vineyard of the Lord (is the house of Israel) - Tony Alonso
The Vineyard of the Lord (You brought a vine out of Egypt) - Michel Guimont (b. 1950)
This Is My Will - James Quinn (1919-2010)
To Do Your Will - Joseph Kramer, et al