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 which are, or may be, still copyright are also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
Seasonal note
The first Sunday after Easter is the second Sunday in the Easter Season: Easter Sunday itself is the "1st Sunday of Easter".Within the universal church calendar, the 2nd Sunday of Easter is dedicated to the Divine Mercy devotion.
In some communities, it is known as "Low Sunday" - and has minimal if any music to give choirs and music directors a break after the demands of the Easter Triduum.
Readings
First: Acts 5:12-16 - The disciples continued to meet, and the number who came to believe in the Lord steadily increased.Psalm: 117 - Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love has no end / Let the sons of Israel say / The stone which the builders rejected / O Lord grant us salvation.
Second: Apocalypse 1:9-13, 17-19 - Jesus appears to John, and tells him to write a book: "I am the first and the last, the living one. I was dead, now I am to live forever".
Gospel: John 20:19-31 - Jesus appears to the disciples after eight days "Peace be with you - as the Father sent me, so I am sending you" - and gives them the power to forgive sins. Thomas was not there the first time, and doubted - but he was there when Jesus came again - and so he believed.
Themes
Belief, Community, Jesus present in our midst.As well as continuing the Easter themes of resurrection, life out of death, rejoicing, alleluia.
Free art-work suggestions
Free-use hymns
At the Lamb's High Feast we SingCome Ye Faithful Raise the Strain
Dona Nobis Pacem
Draw us in the Spirit's Tether
He is Lord
Holy Holy Holy, Lord God Almighty
If You Believe and I Believe
Lord Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour
Lord Jesus Christ be Present Now
O Breathe on me O Breath of God
O Godhead Hid
O / Ye Sons and Daughters
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Peace is Flowing Like a River
Peace Like a River
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Rejoice the Lord is King
Sing with all the Saints in Glory
That Easter Day with Joy was Bright
Hymns which may still be copyright
He Walks Among the Golden Lamps - Dudley-SmithLike Newborn Children - Collegeville
Now the Green Blade Riseth / Love is Come Again - Crum
Put Your Hand There Thomas - Collegeville
Show Me Your Hands, Your Feet, Your Side - Dunstan
The Easter Song (My Lord he Died for a Kingdom) - Winter
See also ...
- Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet
Suggestion:
ReplyDeleteI Believe In Jesus (Marc Nelson)