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.
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: Psalm 1 - Happy is the man who has placed his trust in the Lord
Second: I Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 - Christ has .. been raised form the dead, the first-fruits of all who have fallen asleep.
Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20--27 - Sermon on the plain - The Beatitudes: happy are the poor in spirit.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Seasonal note
The 6th Sunday does not appear in the liturgical calendar every year, depending on the timing of Easter.
Readings
First: Jeremiah 17:5-8 - A blessing on the one who puts his trust in the Lord.Psalm: Psalm 1 - Happy is the man who has placed his trust in the Lord
Second: I Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 - Christ has .. been raised form the dead, the first-fruits of all who have fallen asleep.
Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20--27 - Sermon on the plain - The Beatitudes: happy are the poor in spirit.
Themes
Trust in the crucified and risen Christ / Good news for the poorFree-use artworks
Free-use hymns
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
All my Hope on God is Founded
Blest are the Pure in Heart
Come Thou Font of Every Blessing
I Received the Living God
Jesus the Very Thought of Thee
O God our Help in Ages Past
To Do Your Will
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit - Kearney
O How Blessed - Schutte
All my Hope on God is Founded
Blest are the Pure in Heart
Come Thou Font of Every Blessing
I Received the Living God
Jesus the Very Thought of Thee
O God our Help in Ages Past
To Do Your Will
Hymns which may still be copyright
O How Blessed - Schutte
Be Not Afraid- Dufford
ReplyDeleteBlest Are They - Hass