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 which are, or may be, still copyright are also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
Readings
First: Acts 2 - Peter is imprisoned by King Herod, but the church prays fervently and an angel sets him free so he can continue leading the church.Psalm 33 - From all my terrors the Lord set me free / I will bless the Lord at all times / Glorify the Lord with me / Look towards him and be radiant / An angel of the Lord is encamped.
Second: II Timothy 4 - Paul's reflections on the crown promised everyone who servers God: ... I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ... The Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be proclaimed.
Gospel: Matthew 16 - Jesus asks “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” ... “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ... “But who do you say that I am?” ...Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” ... you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.
Themes
The legacy of Peter and PaulGod’s power to transform and redirect our lives.
Faithfulness
Authority - Petrine leadership
Saint Paul – Peter's successor.
Leadership: the need for both formal consistent, Petrine leadership and charismatic, personal and inspirational leadership of people like Paul.
Praying for the Peters and Pauls of today’s church,
Treasuring the faith and passing it on to others.
Suggested free-use hymns
Christian Do You Hear the Lord (only the original version is public domain)Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Faith of our Fathers
Father we Thank Thee Who Hast Planted
Feed my Lambs
Fight the Good Fight
For all the Saints (common tune is still copyright - others aren't)
From all thy Saints in Warfare
Full in the Panting Heart of Rome (God bless our pope)
Give me the Wings of Faith
How Firm a Foundation
Into a World of Darkness
Let all on Earth Their Voices Raise
Prince of the Apostles
Sing with all the Saints in Glory
Take up your Cross
The Beauteous Light of God’s Eternal Majesty
The Church's One Foundation
The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King - Neale
To be a Pilgrim
We Walk by Faith
With Golden Splendour
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Your Hand O Lord has Guided
Hymns that are or may be copyright
All that is Hidden - Farrell
Awake Awake Fling off the Night
Lord, you have Come to the Lakeside/Seashore - Gutiérrez-Achon
O Peter, you were Named by Christ - Stanbrook Abbey
Sing we Now the Glorious Martyrs - Glen
Wouldst Thou a Patron See - Knox
Please leave a comment below if you have other suggestions for this feast day.
Bonum est Confidere (Taizé)
Dominus Jesus Christus (Taizé)
Give thanks for Christ's Apostles - Stanbrook Abbey
Give thanks for Christ's Apostles - Stanbrook Abbey
God has Chosen Me -Farrell
If God is for Us - Foley
Into a World of Darkness - Lee
Into a World of Darkness - Lee
Let Nothing Trouble You - Farrell
Lord, you give the Great Commission - Rowthorn
Lord, you have Come to the Lakeside/Seashore - Gutiérrez-Achon
O Peter, you were Named by Christ - Stanbrook Abbey
Sing we Now the Glorious Martyrs - Glen
Unless a Grain of Wheat - Farrell
What Fairer Light - Knox
Who Honours Courage Here - Sayward
Who Honours Courage Here - Sayward
Wouldst Thou a Patron See - Knox
Please leave a comment below if you have other suggestions for this feast day.
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