Hymn Suggestions for February 4, 2018 (5th Sunday after Epiphany)

written by Cathy Ammlung | October 13, 2017

5th Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 4, Cycle B (February 4, 2018)

Scripture Lessons

Isaiah 40:21-31 (Those who trust the Lord will renew strength, rise like eagles)

Psalm 147:1-11,20c (The Lord cares for creation, lifts up downtrodden)

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 (Paul became all things to all people so some may be saved)

Mark 1:29-39 (Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law, then many people)

Hymns

Opening hymn: LBW #543, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation

(LSB #790, ELW #858. Don’t use #859 unless you want it politically correct!)

OR ELW #860, I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

OR LSB #795, Voices Raised to You We Offer (ELW #845)

(Nice Herman Stuempfle hymn.)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #87, Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (LSB #398, ELW #311)

(Yes, I know I selected this during Advent. See if anyone remembers! 😉 )

OR ELW #844, Praise to the Lord, All of You, God’s Servants

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #557, Let All Things Now Living (ELW #881)

Communion Hymn #2: WOV #765, Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love

(LSB #980, ELW #708)

Closing Hymn: LSB #551, When To Our World the Savior Came (tune is

“Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak”)

OR LBW #551, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (LSB #803, ELW #836)