This document includes the texts of the Laudate Psalms (145-150) from the Book of Common Worship. The texts are pointed and include music for chanting.
The psalms are intended for singing. Singing engages us much more deeply — heart, mind, soul and strength — with these profound and ancient songs of prayer and praise. Singing the psalms is also a significant part of our Reformed liturgical heritage.
This PowerPoint presentation provides the text of Psalm 148.
The psalms are intended for singing. Singing engages us much more deeply – heart, mind, soul, and strength – with these profound and ancient songs of prayer and praise. Singing the psalms is also a significant part of our Reformed liturgical heritage.
This hymn setting of Psalm 31 may be used as a musical interlude during the long Gospel reading for Passion / Palm Sunday.
See related pages: Passion / Palm Sunday, Season of Lent, Presbyterian Worship
This handout provides a comparison of the parallel accounts of Jesus’ resurrection in each of the four Gospels as well as other biblical references related to resurrection. It may be useful for preaching or teaching about the Resurrection of the Lord.
See related pages: Resurrection of the Lord, Season of Easter, Presbyterian Worship
Download a collection of ideas and liturgical texts for Passion / Palm Sunday from the Office of Theology and Worship.
See related pages: Passion / Palm Sunday, Season of Lent, Presbyterian Worship
Download a collection of ideas and liturgical texts for Maundy Thursday from the Office of Theology and Worship.
See related pages: Maundy Thursday, Presbyterian Worship
Download a collection of ideas and liturgical texts for Good Friday from the Office of Theology and Worship.
See related pages: Good Friday, Presbyterian Worship
Download a collection of ideas and liturgical texts for Easter Sunday from the Office of Theology and Worship.
See related pages: Resurrection of the Lord, Presbyterian Worship
This hymn setting of the traditional Easter Proclamation (or Exsultet) may be used in a procession with the paschal candle at the Easter Vigil.
See related pages: Easter Vigil, Presbyterian Worship