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 that are still be copyright may also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
Suggestions about other suitable hymns are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Psalm: 125 - What marvels the Lord worked for us / When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage / Deliver us Lord / They go out full of tears, they return carrying their sheaves
Second: Philippians 1:3-6, 8-11 - I pray for you, that your love for each other may increase ... and prepare you for the day of Christ
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 - The word of God came to John, son of Zechariah: A voice cries in the wilderness, prepare a way for the Lord
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Come Emmanuel
Come O Divine Messiah
Come Thou Long-expected Jesus
Comfort O Comfort my People
Creator of the Stars of Night
Dear Maker of the Starry Skies
Hark a Herald Voice is Calling
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hills of the North Rejoice
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
O Come O Come Emmanuel
On Jordan's Bank
Peace is Flowing Like a River
The Coming of our God
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Across the Years there Echoes Still - Hurley
Enter in the Wilderness - Jabsuch
Readings
First: Baruch 5:1-9 - Jerusalem ... wrap the integrity of God around you ... the name God gives you will be peace through integrity ... God will guide Israel in joy.Psalm: 125 - What marvels the Lord worked for us / When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage / Deliver us Lord / They go out full of tears, they return carrying their sheaves
Second: Philippians 1:3-6, 8-11 - I pray for you, that your love for each other may increase ... and prepare you for the day of Christ
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 - The word of God came to John, son of Zechariah: A voice cries in the wilderness, prepare a way for the Lord
Themes
Prepare a way - God will guide and assist. Christ incarnate.Free-use artworks
Free-use hymns
Bringing in the SheavesCome Emmanuel
Come O Divine Messiah
Come Thou Long-expected Jesus
Comfort O Comfort my People
Creator of the Stars of Night
Dear Maker of the Starry Skies
Hark a Herald Voice is Calling
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hills of the North Rejoice
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
O Come O Come Emmanuel
On Jordan's Bank
Peace is Flowing Like a River
The Coming of our God
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Free-use Psalm settings
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Voice in the Wilderness - RobinsonAcross the Years there Echoes Still - Hurley
Enter in the Wilderness - Jabsuch
I Thank my God - Andersen
Let the Valleys be Raised - Schutte
O Comfort my People - Waddell
Prepare the Way O Zion - Price
There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying - Milligan (may be public domain in the USA)
Wait for the Lord - Taizé
Let the Valleys be Raised - Schutte
O Comfort my People - Waddell
Prepare the Way O Zion - Price
There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying - Milligan (may be public domain in the USA)
Wait for the Lord - Taizé
See more ...
- Hymns for Advent - for general hymn suggestions for the season
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