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 still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.
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.
Seasonal note
This day sometimes coincides with 1 February which is the feast of S Brigid of Kildare, or 2 February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
Readings
First: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 - Moses tells the people that the Lord has promised to raise up a prophet from among them, who will have God's word put into his mouth.
Psalm: 94 - O that today you would listen to his voice, harden not your hearts / Come, ring out our joy to the Lord / Come in, let us kneel and bend low.
Second: I Corinthians 7:32-35 - Paul compares the responsibilities of married vs unmarried men and women - to help the people decide how to live.
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 - Jesus teaches with authority in the Synagogue: a man possessed by an unclean spirit challenges him, and Jesus orders the spirit to leave the man.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Be Still and Know that I am God
Blest are the Poor in Heart
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Firmly I Believe and Truly
God Whose Almighty Word
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
King of Glory King of Peace
O Come and Sing to God the Lord - original version
Psalm 94 - Music for Mass setting
Rejoice the Lord is King
Your Hands O Lord in Days of Old
Come Ring out our Joy - Bates (Psalm)
God has Spoken by the Prophets
How Great Thou Art - Hine
If Today you Hear his Voice - many different arrangements
Jesus Christ is Waiting - Bell / Maule
Silence! Frenzied, Unclean Spirit
There is a Longing - Quigley
Psalm: 94 - O that today you would listen to his voice, harden not your hearts / Come, ring out our joy to the Lord / Come in, let us kneel and bend low.
Second: I Corinthians 7:32-35 - Paul compares the responsibilities of married vs unmarried men and women - to help the people decide how to live.
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 - Jesus teaches with authority in the Synagogue: a man possessed by an unclean spirit challenges him, and Jesus orders the spirit to leave the man.
Themes
Jesus as a healer and teacher - speaking God's word. Authority.Free-use pictures and illustrations
Free-use hymns
A Mighty Fortress is our GodAll Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Be Still and Know that I am God
Blest are the Poor in Heart
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Firmly I Believe and Truly
God Whose Almighty Word
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
King of Glory King of Peace
O Come and Sing to God the Lord - original version
Psalm 94 - Music for Mass setting
Rejoice the Lord is King
Your Hands O Lord in Days of Old
Hymns which may still be copyright
Be Still for the Presence of the Lord - EvansCome Ring out our Joy - Bates (Psalm)
God has Spoken by the Prophets
How Great Thou Art - Hine
If Today you Hear his Voice - many different arrangements
Jesus Christ is Waiting - Bell / Maule
Silence! Frenzied, Unclean Spirit
There is a Longing - Quigley
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