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 which are still copyright may also be included if they are particularly relevant.
Readings
First:Jeremiah 2:4-13 - my people have have forsaken me, says the Lord.
OR
Sirach 10:12-18 - The beginning of human pride is to forsake the Lord; the heart has withdrawn from its Maker. For the beginning of pride is sin.
Psalm: 67 - In you goodness O God, you prepared a home for the poor / The just shall rejoice at the presence of God / Father of the orphan, defender of the widow / You poured down O God a generous rain.
Second: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 - Let mutual love continue: show hospitality to strangers ... remember those who are in prison ...Let marriage be held in honor by all ... Keep your lives free from the love of money ...do good and to share what you have. Remember your leaders ... Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. .... continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God
Gospel: Luke 14 1, 7-14 - Parable of the wedding banquet: always take the last seat - the one who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself exalted.
Themes
Humility, service, option for the poor. Justice. Social concerns. Kindness. Love for one another.Free-use hymns
All my Hope on God is FoundedAt the name of Jesus
Be Still my Soul: the Lord is on thy Side
Beloved let us love: Love is of God - Bonar
Blest are the Poor in Heart
Come let us Sing of a Wonderful Love
Father Hear the Prayer we Offer - Willis
Father we Praise Thee now the Night is Over
Fill Thou my life O Lord my God - Bonar
From Thee all Skill and Science Flow - Kingsley
God is Love let Heaven Adore Him - Rees
Great is thy Faithfulness
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord
Jesus, Lover of my Soul - Wesley
Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts - Palmer
My God and is Thy Table Spread
O for a Heart to Praise my God - Wesley
O God of Earth and Altar - Chesterton
Praise my Soul the King of Heaven
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
Savior, Again to Your Dear Name - Ellerton
The Work of Faith (Author of faith, eternal Word) - Wesley
This This is the God we Adore - Wesley
Thy Hand O God has Guided - Plumbtree
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
Through All the Changing Scenes of Life - unknown 17th century
When Morning Gilds the Skies - Caswall
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life - North
God of the Poor (Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair)
Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord - Hudson
Let there be Love Shared Among Us
Meekness and Majesty
Tell Out my Soul - Dudley Smith
We Come as Guests Invited - Dudley-Smith
When I needed a Neighbor - Carter
Father Hear the Prayer we Offer - Willis
Father we Praise Thee now the Night is Over
Fill Thou my life O Lord my God - Bonar
From Thee all Skill and Science Flow - Kingsley
Great is thy Faithfulness
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord
Jesus, Lover of my Soul - Wesley
Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts - Palmer
My God and is Thy Table Spread
O for a Heart to Praise my God - Wesley
O God of Earth and Altar - Chesterton
Praise my Soul the King of Heaven
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
Savior, Again to Your Dear Name - Ellerton
The Work of Faith (Author of faith, eternal Word) - Wesley
This This is the God we Adore - Wesley
Thy Hand O God has Guided - Plumbtree
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
Through All the Changing Scenes of Life - unknown 17th century
When Morning Gilds the Skies - Caswall
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life - North
Hymns which may still be copyright
Great God Your Love has Called us Here - WrenGod of the Poor (Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair)
Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord - Hudson
Let there be Love Shared Among Us
Meekness and Majesty
Tell Out my Soul - Dudley Smith
We Come as Guests Invited - Dudley-Smith
When I needed a Neighbor - Carter
See also ...
- Reformed Common lectionary-hymns for Sundays & feasts
- Sources of music for church services
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Music selection worksheet
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