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 free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Psalm: 79 - God of hosts bring us back let your face shine on us and we shall be saved / Shepherd of Israel hear us / God of host turn again / May you hand be on the man you have chosen
Second: Hebrews 10:5-10 - ... "made holy by the offering of his body"
Gospel: Luke 1:39-44 - Mary visits Elizabeth - whose child recognizes her. "Of all women you are the most blessed"
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
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark a Herald Voice is Calling
Immaculate Mary
Let the Clouds Rain Down the Just One
Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming
O Come O Come Emmanuel
O Little Town of Bethlehem
On Jordan's Bank
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Praise we the Lord This Day
The Angel Gabriel
The God to Whom Earth Sea and Sky
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Ye Who Claim the Faith of Jesus
Save Us O Lord - Dufford
Unexpected and Mysterious - Lindholst
When to Mary the Word - Clark
Readings
First: Micah 5:1-4 - Out of Bethlehem will be born ... the one who is to rule over Israel ... He himself will be peace.Psalm: 79 - God of hosts bring us back let your face shine on us and we shall be saved / Shepherd of Israel hear us / God of host turn again / May you hand be on the man you have chosen
Second: Hebrews 10:5-10 - ... "made holy by the offering of his body"
Gospel: Luke 1:39-44 - Mary visits Elizabeth - whose child recognizes her. "Of all women you are the most blessed"
Themes
God made human, Jesus the Son of God, Mary the mother of God. Visitation.Free-use artworks
Free-use hymns
Bethlehem of Noblest CitiesCome Emmanuel
Come O Divine Messiah
Come Thou Long-expected Jesus
Comfort O Comfort my People
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark a Herald Voice is Calling
Immaculate Mary
Let the Clouds Rain Down the Just One
Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming
O Come O Come Emmanuel
O Little Town of Bethlehem
On Jordan's Bank
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Praise we the Lord This Day
The Angel Gabriel
The God to Whom Earth Sea and Sky
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Ye Who Claim the Faith of Jesus
Hymns which may still be copyright
O Heavens Let the Just One Come - WebberSave Us O Lord - Dufford
Unexpected and Mysterious - Lindholst
When to Mary the Word - Clark
See more ...
- Hymns for Advent - for general hymn suggestions for the season
- Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet
Wonderful suggestions! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteNice list ... very helpful.
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