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 hymns which are still copyright may be included, where these are particularly appropriate.
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.
Seasonal note
This day sometimes coincides with 1 February which is the feast of St Brigid of Kildare, or 2 February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
Readings
First: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 - Before I formed you ... I knew you. I have appointed you as a prophet. I am with you.
Psalm: Psalm 70 - My lips will tell of your help / In you O Lord I take refuge / Be a rock / You are my hope
Second: I Corinthians 12: 31 - 13:13 - Love is patient and kind ... faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.
Gospel: Luke 4: 21-30 - Jesus spoke in the synagogue - a prophet is never accepted in his own country.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Come O Divine Messiah
God is Love the Heavens Tell it
Love Consecrates the Humblest Act
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
On Jordan's Bank
O God our Help in Ages Past
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Centre of my Life - Inwood
Gentle as Silence
God has Spoken by the Prophets - Briggs
Here in Christ we Gather (God is Love and Where True Love Is) - Quinn
Psalm: Psalm 70 - My lips will tell of your help / In you O Lord I take refuge / Be a rock / You are my hope
Second: I Corinthians 12: 31 - 13:13 - Love is patient and kind ... faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.
Gospel: Luke 4: 21-30 - Jesus spoke in the synagogue - a prophet is never accepted in his own country.
Themes
The role of the prophet - trusting in God. Self-sacrifice.Free-use artworks
Free-use hymns
Come O Divine Messiah
God is Love the Heavens Tell it
Love Consecrates the Humblest Act
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
On Jordan's Bank
O God our Help in Ages Past
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Hymns that may still be copyright
Before the Sun Burned Bright - SchutteCentre of my Life - Inwood
Gentle as Silence
God has Spoken by the Prophets - Briggs
Here in Christ we Gather (God is Love and Where True Love Is) - Quinn
Love (If I am lacking love)
Not for Tongues of Heaven’s Angels - Dudley-Smith
Our God Sent His Son Long Ago - Lundy
Song for a Young Prophet
Not for Tongues of Heaven’s Angels - Dudley-Smith
Our God Sent His Son Long Ago - Lundy
Song for a Young Prophet
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