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 particularly-relevant hymns that are still subject to copyright may also be included.
Seasonal note
The Year A Mass readings may be used today, especially if a pre-baptismal / RCIA scrutinies ceremony is being held.
Readings
First: Exodus 3: 1-8, 13-15 - Moses and the burning bush - God's promise to deliver them. I am who I am - this is my name for all generations.Psalm: Psalm 102 - The Lord is compassion and love / My soul give thanks to the Lord / It is he who forgives your guilt / The Lord does deeds of justice / The Lord is compassion and love.
Second: I Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 - Remember how the people under Moses were guided by a cloud - the one who thinks he is safe must be careful not to fall.
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 - Repent or you will perish - the parable of the fig tree, giving it one more chance.
Themes
Christ as the new Moses: God's mercy and love.Artworks
Free-use hymns
All Who Believe and are BaptizedChrist is Made the Sure Foundation
Come Ye Disconsolate
Glorious Thing of Thee are Spoken
Go Down Moses
Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
Somebody's Knocking at Your Door
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
There is a Balm in Gilead
Thy Mercy Free
What Wondrous Love is This
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Hymns that may still be copyright
Here I Am Lord - SchutteHoly Ground - Beatty
Loving and Forgiving - Soper
My Eyes are Fixed on God - Tietze
Take Your Shoes Off Moses - Stanley Brothers
Turn our Hearts to One Another - Kendrick
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