While the approach described above works very satisfactorily, it is also desirable to have the congregation take part in the singing of the psalm verses. While the antiphon is sung with accompaniment, the psalm verses may be sung with accompaniment or a capella. The psalm tone given below for Psalm 27 is newly composed. The accompaniment is included at the end of this article. The other psalm tones are taken from Lutheran Worship.
Permission is given to reproduce in the service folder the antiphons given below.
The psalm verses may also be included in the service folder, or the congregation can be directed to the appropriate page in Lutheran Worship and given instructions explaining when the antiphon is sung. The appointed psalm for Lent 4, Series B, is Psalm 27. The antiphon is sung at the beginning and following the Gloria Patri, as well as after vss. The appointed psalm for Easter 2 is Psalm 148. The antiphon, vs. 13a, is sung at the beginning and following the Gloria Patri and after vss.