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 also be included, if these are particularly appropriate.
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Readings
First: Genesis 12: 1-4 - God calls Abraham to leave his country and family and go the land that God will show himPsalm 32 - May your love be upon us O Lord as we place our hope in You / The word of the Lord is faithful / The Lord looks on those who revere him / Our soul is waiting for the Lord.
Second: II Timothy 1:8-10 - rely on the power of God who has saved us and called us to be holy.
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 - Jesus is transfigured, his face shines like the sun ... God says "This is my Son the Beloved, he enjoys my favour, listen to him".
Themes
Christ's transfiguration - God's call - life beyond death - healing and reconciliation.Free-use art
See lectionary art for today for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
- Again we Keep this Solemn Fast / The Fast as Taught by Holy Lore - John Mason Neale (1818–1866)
- All my Hope On God is Founded - Robert Bridges (1844-1930)
- All Ye (You) Who Seek a Comfort Sure - Edward Casswall (1814-1878)
- At the Name of Jesus
- Be Thou my Vision
- For Ever we Would Gaze on Thee - Allen W. Chatfield (1808-1896)
- Give Me Jesus - Unknown
- Holy God we Praise Thy Name
- Holy Holy Holy (early in the morning) - Heber
- I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
- Love Divine all Loves Excelling
- O God Our Help in Ages Past
- O Light of Light Love Given Birth - Laurence Housman (1865-1959) - free-use in the USA
- The Glory of These Forty Days
- The God of Abraham Praise - Olivers
- The King of Love my Shepherd Is - George Herbert (1593-1633)
- There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Souls of men, why will ye scatter) - Faber
- Thy hand, O God, has Guided - Edward H. Plumptre (1821-1891)
- Tis Good Lord to be Here - Joseph Armitage Robinson (1858-1933)
- Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here - Robinson (1858-1933)
- We Walk By Faith
- What Wondrous Love - Unknown (pre 1811)
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Suggested hymns which may still be copyright
- 40 Days (Forty days to wander) - Matt Maher
- Behold the Lamb of God - Maher - Matt Maher ()
- Christ in Me Arise (Be now my vision; open these eyes) - Trevor Thomson (b. 1971)
- Desert Song - Brooke Ligertwood (b. 1983)
- God of Day and God of Darkness
- God of Mercy, Holy Mystery - Ricky Manalo
- God, Your Glory We Have Seen in Your Son - Johnson and Wren
- In Our Midst - Unknown
- Into the Desert - Curtis Stephan, Sarah Hart
- Jesus Lord once on Tabor’s height - James Quinn (1919–2010)
- Led by the Spirit of Our God - Bob Hurd (b 1950)
- Listen to Him - Danielle Rose
- Lord Let Your Face Shine Upon Us - Tom Booth (2004)
- Love, Burn Bright - Chris de Silva (2014)
- O Raise Your Eyes on High and See - Ralph Wright OSB (b 1938)
- On This Mountain - Gerard Chiusano, (b. 1953)
- Open my Eyes Lord - Manisuban
- Open the Eyes of my Heart Lord - Baloche
- Open Up the Heavens - Stuart Garrard, Meredith Andrews, Jason Ingram, James McDonald, Andi Rozier
- Shine Jesus Shine (Lord the Light of your Love is Shining) - Graham Kendrick (b. 1950)
- Song of the Transfiguration (Transform us as you transfigured) - Sylvia Dunstan
- Standing on Holy Ground - Davis
- The Lord is my Light, my Light and my Salvation - Communauté de Taizé
- This is My Beloved Son (That the Lamb) - Graham Kendrick (b. 1950)
- Transfiguration (We behold the splendour of God) - Carey Landry (b 1944)
- Transfigure us, O Lord - Bob Hurd (b. 1950)
- Turn Our Hearts Around - Trevor Thompson
- We fall down, we lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus - Tomlin
- When Jesus Led his Chosen Three - Christopher Idle
- Word of God come Down on Earth - James Quinn (1919-2010)
- Your Grace Is Enough (Great is your faithfulness, O God) - Matt Maher (b. 1974)
See also ...
- Catholic lectionary-hymns for Sundays & feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet
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