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 fit for the theme(s).
Seasonal note
Hymns for the World Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants may also be appropriate if it is observed around this time.In the USA, hymns based on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jnr may also be appropriate.
Readings
First: Isaiah 62: 1-5 - The bridegroom rejoices in his bride.Psalm: Psalm 95 - Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all peoples / O sing a new song to the Lord / Proclaim his help day by day / Worship the Lord in his temple
Second: I Corinthians 12:4-11 - There is a variety of gifts but always the one spirit - the same spirit working in all.
Gospel: John 2:1-11 - The wedding at Cana - my time has not yet come - do whatever he tells you - the first of the signs given by Jesus - he let his glory be seen.
Themes
God loves the Church, lavishes gifts of the Spirit and will transform the Church.Worshiping God's glory.
Bride and groom.
Free-use artworks for this Sunday
Free-use hymns
All Hail the Power of Jesus NameChrist from whom all Blessings Flow
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Come Holy Ghost Creator-Blest (esp verse 3)
Father and Life-giver
For the Beauty of the Earth
How Great is our God
In Christ there is no East or West
Let all the World in Every Corner Sing
Lord Who at Cana's Wedding Feast
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
The Church's One Foundation
Those who Love and Those who Labour
We are Gathering Together Unto Him
Ye Servants of God Your Master Proclaim
Hymns which may still be copyright
At Cana's Wedding Long Ago - Dudley-SmithIn Cana at at Wedding Feast - Gilette
Our Hearts were Made for You - Nazareth
Sing a New Song - Schutte
Spirit of the Living God - Inverson
Where Charity and Love Are, There is God - Cockett
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.
Spirit of the Living God - Inverson
Where Charity and Love Are, There is God - Cockett
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.
As you may know, Pope John Paul II declared the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be a "Martyr for the Church". In the United States, we celebrate Martin Luther King day on January 21, and our church sings the hymn "We Shall Overcome" # 817 in our Gather 3rd edition hymnal (GIA out of Chicago) that weekend. Thank you for all you do, you are a big help.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I hadn't considered Martin Luther King Day - I'll do some research on it.
DeleteI lead choir in my church & i follow ur site regularly for choosing hymns for sunday mass. Keep up ur good work.
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