Because I’m a liturgical snob and it is ingrained in me that you do *NOT* sing or say “Alleluia” during Lent, I’m unable to pick hymns that do — it just seems wrong even if it’s a man-made rule. Thus, we’re going with another Lenten hymn in a minor key, one that works for Holy Week additionally. The words are by Synesius of Cyrene and date from the 5th century.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from harmful passions set me free,
and make me pure within.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
with care and woe oppressed;
let me thy loving servant be,
and taste thy promised rest.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point thou the heavenly way.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
that, when the flood is passed,
I may the eternal brightness see,
and share thy joy at last.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
that I may sing above
to Father, Holy Ghost and thee
the songs of praise and love.
(HT: Oremus)

I’m also a church music snob so I’m going with the Brits for this one, more specifically the Choir of King’s College.