Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning 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 be copyright may also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Readings
First: Malachi 3:1-4- God will send his messenger .. the God you are seeking will enter his Temple ... who will be able to remain standing, for he is like the refiner's fire and the fullers' alkali.Psalm - 24 - Who is the King of Glory, it is the Lord / O gates, lift up your heads
Second: Hebrews 2:14-18 : Jesus took to himself descent from Abraham ... be became completely like his brothers.
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40- On the day of purification, Jesus parents took him to be presented in the temple. Simeon was prompted by the Holy Spirit and recognised Jesus saying "my eyes have seen the salvation ... a light to enlighten the pagans...". Anna the prophetess also recognised him and prayed over him. ... when they had done what the Law required, they went back to Nazareth to raise Jesus.
Themes
The end of the Christmas season. Jesus - God in human form - Light of the World.Free-use art
See lectionary art for today for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Angels from the Realms of GloryArise and Shine
Christ, whose Glory Fills the Skies - Wesley
God of Mercy God of Grace
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Hail to the Lord Who Comes - Ellerton
How Brightly Beams the Morning Star
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
In His Temple New Behold Him
God of Mercy God of Grace
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Hail to the Lord Who Comes - Ellerton
How Brightly Beams the Morning Star
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
In His Temple New Behold Him
In Peace and Joy I Now Depart - Leonard Woolsey Bacon (1830-1907)
Light of the Gentile World - Winkworth
Lord Dismiss us with Thy Blessing
Nunc Dimitis
O Gladsome Light
Nunc Dimitis
O Gladsome Light
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Take my Life and Let it Be
The Church's One Foundation
The Only Son from Heaven
Take my Life and Let it Be
The Church's One Foundation
The Only Son from Heaven
When Morning Gilds the Skies - Caswall
When to the Temple Mary Went - Troutbeck
Christ be our Light
Christ is the World's Light - Pratt-Green
Christ is the World's True Light - Briggs
Forth in the Peace of Christ we Go
Let Zion's Bridal Room be Clothed
Light of Gladness Lord of Glory - Idle
Lord Bid Your Servant go in Peace
When to the Temple Mary Went - Troutbeck
Hymns which may still be copyright
All that is HiddenChrist be our Light
Christ is the World's Light - Pratt-Green
Christ is the World's True Light - Briggs
Forth in the Peace of Christ we Go
Kindle a Flame to Lighten the Dark - Iona
Let Zion's Bridal Room be Clothed
Light of Gladness Lord of Glory - Idle
Lord Bid Your Servant go in Peace
In the Darkness Shines the Splendour - Gasslein
Mary and Joseph Came to the Temple (to the tune of Christ be Beside Me / Morning is Broken)
Now Let Your Servant Go in Peace - Duck
Now Let Your Servant Go in Peace - Duck
Sing how the Age-long Promise of a Saviour - composite, published 1986
Song of Simeon - Arrangements by Andersen, Sullivan, Whittaker
The Light of Christ
Song of Simeon - Arrangements by Andersen, Sullivan, Whittaker
The Light of Christ
When Candles are Lighted on Candlemas Day - Cosnett, sung to the tune LOURDES HYMN
When Mary Brought her Treasure - Struther
When Mary Brought her Treasure - Struther
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