"Free-to-use" means 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 that are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.
In 2025, some countries will celebrate All Souls on Sunday 2 November 2025, while others will transfer All Saints to the Sunday, and mark All Souls on Monday 3 November 2025.
Other hymn suggestions are welcome: please leave a comment below.
Psalm: 26 - The Lord is my light and my help / I am sure I shall see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living.
Second: Romans 5:5-11 - Hope is not deceptive - Christ died for us while we were still sinners - we are filled with joyful trust in God.
Gospel:
Year A - Matthew 11:25-30 - Come to me all who labour and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.
Year B - Mark 15:33-39: 161-6 - The crucifixion - in truth this man was a son of God - the empty tomb.
Year C - Luke 7: 11-17 - Raising the widow's son from the dead.
Purgatory. Resurrection,
Other hymn suggestions are welcome: please leave a comment below.
Readings
First: Isaiah 25: 6-9 - On this mountain ... he will destroy death forever. ... This is our God in whom we hoped for salvation.Psalm: 26 - The Lord is my light and my help / I am sure I shall see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living.
Second: Romans 5:5-11 - Hope is not deceptive - Christ died for us while we were still sinners - we are filled with joyful trust in God.
Gospel:
Year A - Matthew 11:25-30 - Come to me all who labour and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.
Year B - Mark 15:33-39: 161-6 - The crucifixion - in truth this man was a son of God - the empty tomb.
Year C - Luke 7: 11-17 - Raising the widow's son from the dead.
Themes
Remembering and praying for everyone who has died.Purgatory. Resurrection,
Free-use hymns
- All Ye who Seek a Comfort Sure
- Alleluia Sing to Jesus
- Blest are the Poor in Heart
- Christ Enthroned in Highest Heaven
- Come Unto me Ye Weary
- Dona Nobis Pacem
- Help Lord the Souls that Thou Hast Made
- I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
- I Know that my Redeemer Lives
- Jerusalem, My Happy Home
- Jerusalem the Golden
- Jesus my Lord my God my All
- Jesus, Son of Mary
- Lead Kindly Light
- Let a Pious Prayer Be Said - Cummings
- Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
- Let Saints on Earth in Concert Sing
- My Shepherd will Supply my Need
- O God our Help in Ages Past
- O Lord you Died that all Might Live - change singular (eg our friend) to plural (eg our friends)
- Pray for the Dead - Mueller (ref)
- Shall we Gather at the River
- Sweet Name Which Makes the Dying Live - Starr
- The King of Love my Shepherd Is
- The Strife is O'er, the Battle Won
- There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
- Turn to Jesus Mother, Turn - Faber
- Unto Him for Whom this Day - Henry (ref)
- What Wondrous Love is This
- We Walk by Faith
- Ye Souls of the Faithful Who Sleep in the Lord
- Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Hymns which may still be copyright
- Come to Me all Who Labour
- Grant Them Eternal Rest O Lord - Alstott
- Lord of the Living - Kaan
- Merciful Savior Hear our Humble Prayer
- On that Day
- Remember Those, O Lord
- Restless is the Heart - Farrell (ref)
- There is a Place - Lawton
Looking for a Negro Spiritual to use at a All Souls Day prayer service
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