Most are "Free-to-use" 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 be included if they are particularly relevant.
Readings
First: Isaiah - The Lord called me before I was born ... He made my mouth a sharp sword ... He said to me "You are my servant (Israel) ..." ... I will make you the light of the nations so that my salvation may reach the ends of the earth.Psalm 138: I thank you for the wonder of my being / O Lord you search me and you know me / For it was you who created my being / Already you knew my soul.
Second - Acts: God made David the king of our ancestors .. and raise up for Israel one of David's descendants, Jesus, as savour - whose baptism was heralded by John saying II am not the one .. that one is coming after me"
Gospel - Luke 1:57-66, 80: Zechariah signs that Elizabeth's child is to be called John - at that instant, his power of speech returned. ... All those who heard of it wondered what will this child turn out to be.
Themes
Bearing witness, light to the nations, the one who comes before the Lord.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
Canticle of Zechariah - some versions are now public domainFor all the Saints
God is Love, His the Care
Hail Harbinger of Morn
The Great Forerunner Of The Morn
How Can I Keep from Singing
Join all the Glorious Names - Watts
Lo From the Desert Homes - Williams
Lo in the Wilderness - Dearmer (sheet music)
On Jordan’s Bank
Sing we the Praises of the Great Forerunner
Sing With All The Saints In Glory
The Great Forerunner of the Morn
What Wondrous Love Is This
Ye Watcher and Ye Holy Ones
Before the Sun Burned Bright - Schutte
Benedictus - Farrell
God Called Great Prophets to Foretell - Stanbrook Abbey
His Name will be John (Tell us Zechariah) - Evans (for children)
Prepare the Way - Boniwell
O God You Search me and You Know Me - Farrell
O Prophet John O Man of God - Wright
On this High Feast Day - editors of the New English Hymnal 1985
Song for a Young Prophet (O the Word of my Lord) - Lundy
St John was Like a Flaming Torch - St Cecilia‟s Abbey
Wonderfully Made - Rose
Zechariah Do Not Fear - Tietze
The Great Forerunner of the Morn
What Wondrous Love Is This
Ye Watcher and Ye Holy Ones
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Hymn for the Nativity of St John the Baptist - Roberts, alt (details and example)Before the Sun Burned Bright - Schutte
Benedictus - Farrell
God Called Great Prophets to Foretell - Stanbrook Abbey
His Name will be John (Tell us Zechariah) - Evans (for children)
Prepare the Way - Boniwell
O God You Search me and You Know Me - Farrell
O Prophet John O Man of God - Wright
On this High Feast Day - editors of the New English Hymnal 1985
Song for a Young Prophet (O the Word of my Lord) - Lundy
St John was Like a Flaming Torch - St Cecilia‟s Abbey
Wonderfully Made - Rose
Zechariah Do Not Fear - Tietze
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