Hymns for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (13 August 2023) - Catholic lectionary

A selection of hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the ninetenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

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 may still be copyright may also be included, if they are particularly appropriate.

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: I Kings 19:9, 11-13 - Elijah experiences God's power on the mountain, through wind, earthquake, fire and gentle breeze.

Psalm 84 - Let us see O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help / I will hear what the Lord God has to say / Mercy and faithfulness have met / The Lord will make us prosper.

Second: Romans 9: 1-5 - I would willingly be condemned and cut off from Christ if it could help by brothers of Israel ... from them came Christ who is above all, God forever blessed.

Gospel: Matthew  14: 22-33 - Jesus walks on the water.


Themes

Hearing the voice of God.  Jesus as the mediator of God's safety.  Trust in God.   Peace.   The calm after the storm.


Free-use artwork

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


Free-use hymns

A Mighty Fortress is our God

A Shelter in the Time of Storm

All Creatures of our God and King

At the Name of Jesus

Be Still my Soul, the Lord is at Thy Side

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

Eternal Father Strong to Save

Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer

Hail Redeemer King Divine

How Firm a Foundation

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

I Sought the Lord and Afterward I Knew

Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us

Lord Thy Word Abideth

Many and Great

O Jesus I have Promised

Peace is Flowing Like a River

Psalm 84 - Music for Mass setting

Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty

Sweet Sacrament Divine (esp verse 3)

We Walk by Faith



Hymns that may still be copyright

Be Not Afraid - Dufford

Calm me Lord - Adam

Come and Find the Quiet Centre - Murray

Do Not be Afraid - Markland

Gift of Finest Wheat - Westendorf

God Gives His People Strength - Winter

He Comes to Us as One Unknown - Dudley-Smith

His Voice Is in the Thunder, in the Storm - Connaughton

I Will be With You - Markland

Listen Let Your Heart Keep Seeking - Nazareth

Nada Te Turbe / Nothing can Trouble - Taizé

Save us O Lord - Dufford

The Clouds' Veil - Lawton



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