"Free-to-use" means the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing - sometimes in a limited setting. Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.
A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if these are particularly relevant.
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Readings
First:Jeremiah 31:27-34 - The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah ... when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. ... I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
OR
Genesis 32:22-31
Jacob wrestles with the mysterious stranger, who renames him "Israel" - Jacob recognises that he has seen God face to face, and yet still lives.
Second: II Timothy 3:14 - 4:5 - Scripture is inspired by God and can therefore be used for teaching people to be holy. Your duty is to proclaim the message - with patience and the intention of teaching.
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 - Parable of the judge and the persistent widow: God will see justice done to his chosen who cry to him ... but when the Son of Man comes, will he find any on earth?
Themes
Christ opened his arms on the cross like Moses did - we are called to join him and not to lose heart, to be steadfast in faith in God's mercy. Our call to prayer / petition. Persistence.Art for this week
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
A Charge to keep I have - WesleyA Mighty Fortress is our God - Hedge (from Luther)
Be thou my Guardian and my Guide - Williams
Christ from Whom all Blessing Flow - Wesley
Come Holy Ghost our Hearts Inspire - Wesley
Come, O thou Traveller Unknown - Wesley
Father Hear the Prayer we Offer - Willis
Father of Heaven whose Love Profound - Cooper
Give to our God Immortal Praise - Watts
Give to our God Immortal Praise - Watts
God Who Made the Earth and Heaven - Heber
Head of the Church our Risen Lord - Condor
Here Gracious Lord, we see you Face to Face - Bonar
How Firm a Foundation - Keen/Keith
Lord Take my Hand and Lead Me
Lord Teach us how to Pray Aright - Montgomery
New every morning is the love - Keble
O for a Heart to Praise my God - Wesley
O God of Bethel, by whose hand - Doddridge
O God of Jacob By Whose Hand
On Opening a Place of Social Prayer (Dear Shepherd of your people, hear) - Newton
Pleading His Gracious Name (Approach, my soul, the mercy seat) - Newton
Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire - Montgomery
Pray Without Ceasing Pray - Wesley
Sing Praise to God who Reigns Above - Cox
Sometimes a Light Surprises - Cowper
Spirit Divine Attend our Prayers - Reed
We limit not the truth of God - Rawson
Hymns which may still be copyright
Behold the mountain of the Lord - Logan, BruceFather all-loving and ruling in majesty - Appleford
Inspired by Love and Anger
Lord I Lift my Hands to You in Prayer - Fawcett
O God Beyond all Praising - Parry
Seek, O seek the Lord - McAuley
See also ...
- Revised Common lectionary-hymns for Sundays & feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Music selection worksheet
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