You can find a YouTube playlist here with many of the songs suggested below.
Gathering
With the focus on the Transfiguration today you could begin with songs on the theme of light such as Here in this place new light is streaming / Gather us in (CH 623), Be still for the presence of the Lord (CH 189 / MP 50) (“the glory of the Lord is shining all around”), Way Maker (GWA 146 / CCLI) (“light in the darkness my God that is who You are) and Open the eyes of my heart (MP 1100 / CCLI) (“to see You high and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory”).
The psalm could suggest opening with songs of praise to the Lord who is our king (also a potential link to the Gospel) and we are called to praise God’s great and awesome name. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty (CH 111 / MP 237), Immortal, invisible, God only wise (CH 132 / MP 327) and How great thou art (CH 154 / MP 506) would some classic hymn options while more recent songs to consider include Come people of the risen King (GWA 44 / MP 1267 / CCLI / Getty), Majesty (MP 454 / CCLI), High praise (CCLI) or Come and worship Christ the King (Resound).
Word
The Lord is king enthroned in might (PFAS 99A / Hymnary) sung to Ellacombe and God reigns, enthroned on high (Hope) sung to Leoni are both options for singing the psalm metrically to well known tunes. He is exalted (CH 437 / MP 217) would be a good alternative as a chorus which picks up the key theme of the psalm while the chorus of Exalt the Lord our God (Satellite) could potentially be used for responsorial singing.
Response
There are a number of songs which reflect specifically on the story of the Transfiguration, mostly by contemporary hymnwriters, including Bright the cloud and bright the glory (CH 353), Jesus, on the mountain peak (STF 259), Transform us as you, transfigured (Hymnary) and Transfigured Christ, none comprehends (STF 261). There are also some hymns which have verses about the Transfiguration amongst a range of stories from the life of Jesus such as Out of the flowing river (CH 335) and Christ is our light! the bright and morning star (CH 336). A left field option could be The Transfiguration (link) by Sufjan Stevens. This wasn’t written as a congregational song but could either be played as a reflective piece or actually some congregations might find they could join in as the music is fairly predictable. You can find a theological reflection on this song here.
Some of the songs mentioned in the gathering section could be used as more general responses while other options could be Be the centre (MP 1076 / CCLI) and Turn your eyes upon Jesus (MP 712 / Hymnary) which has been popular with quite a few worship leaders recently. There are also a number of short chants relating to the theme of light which could be used for prayer responses such as Kindle a flame (WGRG), Lumière de Dieu / Come light, light of God (CH 784) and La ténèbre / Our darkness is never darkness in your sight (Taizé) and The Lord is my light (Hymnary).
Sending
You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd (CH 355) and The voice of God goes out to all the world (CH 283) could be good closing hymns which link the Transfiguration to God walking alongside us throughout life. How great is our God (MP 1227 / CCLI) would also link well with references to “Clothed in majesty” and “He wraps himself in light” while the imagery in Lord the light of your love is shining / Shine, Jesus, shine (CH 448 / MP 445) also links well. You could also use some more general songs about Christ bringing light into the world such as God of revival (CCLI), Christ is the world’s true light (CH 456) or Longing for light, we wait in darkness / Christ be our light (CH 543 / MP 1201).
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