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 particularly fitting.
Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome; please leave a message in the Comment box near the bottom of the page.
Readings
First: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 - "The serpent tempted me, and I ate" - the man named his wife "Eve".Psalm 97 - Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders / The Lord has made known his salvation / All the ends of the earth have seen God's salvation
Second: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 - Before the world was made ... he chose us in Christ .. to be holy and spotless ... for his own kind purposes ...
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 - Gabriel was sent by God to tell Mary that she would bear a son .. who will be called Son of God most high. Mary said "Let what you have said be done to me".
Themes
The conception of Mary, who God chose to be the new Eve and mother of Christ.Free-use hymns
Hail Queen of Heaven the Ocean Star
Immaculate Mary / Immaculate Mother
I Sing of a Maiden
Look Down O Mother Mary
Maiden Yet a Mother
Mary Immaculate, Star of the Morning
O| Maid Conceived without a Stain
O Purest of Creatures
Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky
Hymns which many still be copyright
As a Bridegroom Rejoices - Psallite
Hail Mary / Gentle Woman - Landry
In God I will Rejoice - Cooney
Mary Woman of the Promise - Fleischaker
Sing to the Lord a New Song - various different settings
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