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. A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included - clearly labelled. 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.
Readings
Psalm blessing and procession readings:
Luke 19:28-40 - Jesus sends the disciples ahead to Jerusalem to get a colt for him because "the Master needs it". Jesus rides on it into Jerusalem, greeted by the people spreading their garments on the road, waving palms and singing "Blessings on the King who comes ..."Psalm 23: The Lord is the earth and its fullness / who shall climb the mountain of the Lord
Psalm 46: All people clap your hands / He subdues peoples under us
Mass readings:
First: Isaiah 50: 4-7 - The Lord has given me a disciples tongue ... I offered my back to those who struck me.Psalm: 21 - My God, why have you forsaken me / All who see me deride me / Dogs have surrounded me / They divided my clothing among them.
Second: Philippians 2: 6-11 - His state was divine yet Christ Jesus ... was humbler yet, even to accepting death on a cross. But God raised him high.
Gospel: Luke 22:14 - 23:56 - The Passion, from Jesus celebrating the Passover meal, until his body is placed in the tomb by Joseph of Arimathea.
Themes
The paradox: acclaiming Jesus as king, and one week later putting him to death.Note: Although the readings cover the full passion story, most of the emphasis in the following list is on Jesus triumphant entrance acclaimed as a king. See the subsequent days suggestions for more penitential / suffering themes hymns.
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Free-use hymns
At the Name of Jesus
All Glory, Laud and Honour
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Crux Fideles
Give me Joy in my Heart keep me Praising
Lift up your Heads ye Mighty Gates
All Glory, Laud and Honour
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Crux Fideles
Give me Joy in my Heart keep me Praising
Lift up your Heads ye Mighty Gates
Man of Sorrows Wrapt in Grief
My Song Is Love Unknown
O Cross of Christ, Immortal Tree
O Sacred Head Surrounded
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Ride On, King Jesus
Ride On, Ride on in Majesty
Sing my Tongue the Saviour's Glory
Sing my Tongue the Saviour's Triumph
Tell me the Stories of Jesus
Were You There
What are these Soul-Reviving Strains
What Wondrous Love is This
Blessings on the King
- Andersen
My Song Is Love Unknown
O Cross of Christ, Immortal Tree
O Sacred Head Surrounded
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Ride On, King Jesus
Ride On, Ride on in Majesty
Sing my Tongue the Saviour's Glory
Sing my Tongue the Saviour's Triumph
Tell me the Stories of Jesus
Were You There
What are these Soul-Reviving Strains
What Wondrous Love is This
Hymns that may still be copyright
Blessed is the King who Comes
- Ishmael
Blessings on the King
- Ellis and Lynch
Come to Jerusalem - Dean
Hail Redeemer King Divine - Brennan
Hosanna in the Highest - Tuttle
Hosanna to the Son of David - Forde / Sharp
Lift High the Cross
Make Way Make Way - Kendrick
The Palms - Fauré
We have a King who Rides on a Donkey - Kaan
Come to Jerusalem - Dean
Hail Redeemer King Divine - Brennan
Hosanna in the Highest - Tuttle
Hosanna to the Son of David - Forde / Sharp
Lift High the Cross
Make Way Make Way - Kendrick
The Palms - Fauré
We have a King who Rides on a Donkey - Kaan
My Soul Is Sad - Unknown
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My soul is sad is written by Francesca Leftley.
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