Most are free-to-use, 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 subject to copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.
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:Genesis 21:8-21 - As Isaac grew, Sarah was jealous of the son of Abraham and Hagar the Egyptian slave: She asks Abraham to cast them out. This distressed Abraham, but God reassured him, and he sent Hagar out to the wilderness. When she ran out of water, she wept. God responded to her distress and provided a well, saying "Do not be afraid; for God has heard the voice of the boy". God was with them as the boy grew in the wilderness and became an expert with the bow.
OR Jeremiah 20:3-17 - The prophet is disparaged from every side, but knows that God is near ... praise the Lord for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil ones.
Psalm: 68 - In your great love answer me O God / It is for you that I suffer taunts / This is my prayer to you / The poor when they see it will be glad.
Second: Romans 6:1b-11 - ... consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Themes
The God of Abraham is at our side, no matter what we face. Courage in the face of difficulty. God's immense care for us.Free-use hymns and songs
And Are We Yet Alive - Wesley
Blessed Quietness - Ferguson
Built on a Rock the Church Shall Stand - Døving
Children of the Heavenly Father - Olson, from Sandell
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain - Neale
Conquerors Through the Blood / More than Conquerors - Morris
Give to the Winds Thy Fears - Wesley
God is Gove: let Heaven Adore Him - Rees
Holy Fortitude (Am I a Soldier of the Cross) - Watts
I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me - unknown
I'm not Ashamed to Own my Lord - Watts
I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me - Unknown
Jesus Calls Us o’er the Tumult - Alexander
Let us Ever Walk with Jesus - Rimbach
Like a River Glorious - Havergal
Never Alone (I've see the lightening flashing) - unknown
O God of Mercy, God of Light - Thring
O Happy Day - Doddridge
Oh, I Know the Lord's Laid His Hands on Me - Unknown
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee - Gladden
Rescue the Perishing - Crosby
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above - Cox
The Day of Resurrection - Neale
The God of Abraham Praise - Oliviers
This Little Light of Mine - unknown
Thy Words to me are Life and Health - Martin
When My Love to God Grows Weak - Wreford
Hymns and songs which may still be copyright
By Gracious Powers so Wonderfully Sheltered - Pratt-GreenDo not Fear to Hope - Cooney
God is my Great Desire - Dudley-Smith
God Is Our Fortress and Our Rock - Perry
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