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.
Readings
First: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 - God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Issac ... Abraham offers, but God provides a substitute at the last minute, and showers blessings on Abraham for not refusing.
Psalm: 115 - I will walk in the presence of God in the land of the living / I trusted even when I said ... Your servant Lord, your servant am I / My vows to the Lord I will fulfil.
Second: Romans 8:31-34 - With God on our side who can be against us ... since God did not spare his only son, we may be certain that he will not refuse us.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 - The Transfiguration - a voice from the cloud said "This is my Son the Beloved, listen to him"
Be Still and Know
Before Thy Throne O God we Kneel
Crown Him with Many Crowns
God is Love His the Care
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Jesu Lover of My Soul
O Cross of Christ
O Light of Light by Love Inclined
O Light of Light Love Given Birth (public domain in the USA, not yet in many other countries)
The God of Abraham Praise
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
'Tis Good (How Good) Lord to be Here
What Wondrous Love
If God is For Us
Transfigure Us O Lord
We Behold the Splendour of God - Landry
Psalm: 115 - I will walk in the presence of God in the land of the living / I trusted even when I said ... Your servant Lord, your servant am I / My vows to the Lord I will fulfil.
Second: Romans 8:31-34 - With God on our side who can be against us ... since God did not spare his only son, we may be certain that he will not refuse us.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 - The Transfiguration - a voice from the cloud said "This is my Son the Beloved, listen to him"
Themes
Transfiguration: Jesus the beloved Son of God - the fulfilment of the Scriptures. Abraham's obedience - sacrifice, the characteristics of faith. God's glory makes his will known - Christ is for us.Free-use hymns
At the Name of JesusBe Still and Know
Before Thy Throne O God we Kneel
Crown Him with Many Crowns
God is Love His the Care
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Jesu Lover of My Soul
O Cross of Christ
O Light of Light Love Given Birth (public domain in the USA, not yet in many other countries)
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
'Tis Good (How Good) Lord to be Here
What Wondrous Love
Hymns that may be copyright
Christ Upon the Mountain PeakIf God is For Us
Transfigure Us O Lord
We Behold the Splendour of God - Landry
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