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 copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.
Readings
First: Jeremiah 33:14-16 - "I will make a virtuous branch grow for David" - the city will be called "The Lord-our-integrity"Psalm: 24 - To you O Lord I lift up my soul ... Make me know your ways ... The Lord is good and upright ... His ways are faithfulness and love
Second: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 4:2 - May the Lord be generous in increasing your love ... we urge you to make more and more progress in the kind of life you are meant to live
Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36- then they will see the Son of Man coming ... stay awake praying at all times for strength and confidence to stand before the Son of Man
Themes
Prepare the way - the Kingdom is coming - be watchful for the Son of ManFree-use artworks
Free-use hymns
- At the Name of Jesus
- Come Emmanuel
- Come, Lord, and Tarry Not
- Come O Divine Messiah
- Come Thou Long-expected Jesus
- Creator of the Stars of Night
- Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
- God is Working His Purpose Out
- Hark a Herald Voice is Calling
- Hills of the North Rejoice
- Lo He Comes with Clouds Descending
- My Lord! What a Morning
- O Come O Come Emmanuel
- O Jesus Christ Remember
- On Jordan's Bank
- Psalm 24 (To You O Lord I lift up my soul) - Music for Mass setting
- Rejoice, Rejoice Believers
- Soon and Very Soon
- The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
- Wake, Awake for Night is Flying
Hymns that may still be copyright
- He Walks Among the Golden Lamps
- In God's Good Time - Dean
- O Saviour Rend the Heavens Wide
- Stay Awake, Be Ready - Walker (for children)
- Stay Awake (Signs Upon the Sun) - O'Hara
- The Benedictus - various versions
See more ...
- Hymns for Advent - for general hymn suggestions for the season
- Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet
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