Hymns for Proper 23 (Ordinary 28), Year C (12 Oct 2025) - Revised Common Lectionary

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Hymn and songs ideas based on themes from the revised common lectionary for the Sunday of Proper 23 / Ordinary 28  in Year C.

 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 - 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 be included in they are particularly relevant.

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.




Readings

First: 
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
The prophet tells the remaining exiles in Babylon that the Lord wants them to make homes there and to seek the welfare of the city.
OR
II Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c - Naaman the leper is healed in the Jordan after following Elisha's instructions.  He returns to Elisha, and acknowledges there is no God except the Lord.

Second:  II Timothy 2:8-15  - Paul reflects that he is suffering - but they cannot chain up God's good news ... If we have died with him then we shall live with him.   Encourages Timothy to be steadfast.

 Gospel:  Luke 17:11-19  - Jesus heals the ten lepers - only one returns to give God thanks. ... Go, your faith has saved you.


Themes

Gratefulness.  Suffering.   Recognizing God.   Thankfulness.   God's faithfulness in spite of our unfaithfulness.


Art for this week

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.




Free-use hymns









  • We Thy People Praise Thee - Page (1873-1963) - free use in the USA
  • We Would See Jesus - Warner
  • What a Friend we have in Jesus
  • What Shall we Offer Our Good Lord - Wesley
  • When all Thy Mercies O my God - Addison
  • When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
  • Where He Leads me I Will Follow - Blandly (1849-?)
  • With Christ we Share a Mystic Grave - John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
  • Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim - Charles Wesley (1707-1788)




Hymns that may still be copyright

  • An Outcast Among Outcasts - Richard D Leach (b 1953)
  • Awake O Sleeper Rise From Death - Tucker (1895-1984)
  • Call The Seeker (You're calling us) - Graham Kendrick (b. 1950)
  • Give Thanks to the Lord Our God and King - Tomlin

  • Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
  • Heal me Hands of Jesus - Perry (1942-1996)
  • Healer of Our Every Ill - Haugen
  • I Thank You Jesus - Morris (1917-1988)
  • I'm Forever Grateful (You did not wait for me to draw near to You) - Mark Altrogge (b. 1950)
  • In the Lord I'll be Ever Thankful - Communaute de Taizé

  • Jesus Christ is Waiting - John Bell (b. 1949), Maule (1958-2019)
  • Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands - Cropper
  • Lord I Lift Your Name On High - Founds
  • O Christ the Healer we Have Come - Pratt Green (1903–2000)
  • Song of the Ten Lepers   (author unknown, tune ST CATHERINE)


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