- St Patrick's life
- Themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary readings for the Feast of St Patrick (usually celebrated on 17 March)
- Popular devotion to Patrick, and hymns associated with Ireland.
Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) so the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.
If St Patrick's feast-day falls on a Sunday, check with your local liturgical calendar to see when the feast-day readings and themes are used.
Readings for the Feast of St Patrick
First: Jeremiah - Before I formed you in the womb I knew you ... you are anointed a prophet to the nations.Psalm: Psalm 116 - Go out to the whole world and tell the Good News.
Second: Acts - I have made you a light for the nations, so my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
Gospel: Luke - Jesus sends 72 out to preach - they are welcomed in his name.
Themes
St Patrick. Mission, taking the message of Christ.Free-use hymns
All Hail to St Patrick
An Irish Blessing
Australia's Salute to St Patrick
Be Thou my Vision
Christ be Near at Either Hand
Christ be with Me
Dóchas Linn Naomh Pádraig
Hail Glorious St Patrick
Hibernia's Champion Saint all Hail
In Christ there is no East or West
O Breathe on me O Breath of God
St Patrick's Breastplate
The Hymn of Fiacc
The King of Love my Shepherd Is (Irish tune)
Those who Love and Those who Labour
To do Your Will
Go Tell Everyone - Dale/Richards
An Irish Blessing
Australia's Salute to St Patrick
Be Thou my Vision
Christ be Near at Either Hand
Christ be with Me
Dóchas Linn Naomh Pádraig
Hail Glorious St Patrick
Hibernia's Champion Saint all Hail
In Christ there is no East or West
O Breathe on me O Breath of God
St Patrick's Breastplate
The Hymn of Fiacc
The King of Love my Shepherd Is (Irish tune)
Those who Love and Those who Labour
To do Your Will
Hymns which may still be copyright
Christ be Beside Me - QuinnGo Tell Everyone - Dale/Richards
Hymn of St Patrick (video) - Beal
Song of Patrick (See St Patrick's flame) - for children - unknown
Song of St Patrick - Haugen
The Deer's Cry - Davey
Song of St Patrick - Haugen
The Deer's Cry - Davey
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