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).
Seasonal Note
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is usually on 31 May, is not observed if it falls on the same day as this feast.
Readings
First: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 - Ask now about former ages ... has anything so great as this ever happened or has its like ever been heard of? So acknowledge today and take to heart that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; Keep his ... commandments, ... so that you may long remain in the land that the Lord your God is giving...Psalm 32 - Happy the people the Lord has chosen as his own / The word of the Lord is faithful / By his word the heavens were made / The Lord looks on those who revere him / Our soul is waiting for the Lord.
Second: Romans 8:14-17 - For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God ... When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God ... we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
Gospel acclamation: Based on Revelations 1:8 - "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; the God who is, who was, and who is to come."
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 - Jesus says to his follower “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Themes
Trinity - the fullness of God in three persons. God's closeness to us. God's inner life. God as three interactive, loving persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) remaining one divine reality. "We shall become like God, because we shall see him as he really is" - St John. Completeness, perfect symmetryFree-use artwork
Free-use hymns
All Creatures of our God and KingAll Glory be to God on High
All Hail Adored Trinity
Come Thou Almighty King
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Eternal Father Strong to Save
Firmly I Believe and Truly
Glory to God - Peruvian
Holy God we Praise Thy Name
Holy is the Lord
Holy, Holy, Holy
How Great is our God
In Christ there is no East or West
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us
Most Ancient of all Mysteries
O Trinity of Blessed Light
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
Psalm 32 - Music for Mass setting
The Play of the Godhead
Hymns which may still be copyright
Abba Father - LandryCome Join the Dance of Trinity - Leach
Everyone Moved by the Spirit - Landry
Father we Adore You - Coelho
Freely, Freely - Owens
God Beyond all Names - Farrell
God is One Unique and Holy - Wren
Go Make of all Disciples - Adkins
Go Tell Everyone - Dale / Richards
How Wonderful the Three in One
Sing Praise to our Creator - Westendorf
Sing Praises to the Living God - Temple
Song to the Trinity - Stanley
Trinity Song - Andersen
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.
Trinity Song - Andersen
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.
I think " Sing Praise to Our Creator" would work for Trinity Sunday. I appreciate this resource as it helps me to choose songs. Many thanks!
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