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 of these hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included. A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may be included, where they are particularly relevant to the theme.
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: 29 - I will praise you Lord, you have rescued me / Sing psalms to the Lord you who love him / The Lord listened and had pity.
Second: Apocalypse 5:11-14 - John has a vision of thousand of living creatures saying "The Lamb that was sacrificed is worthy to be given power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory and blessing".
Gospel: John 21:1-19 - Jesus appears to the disciples again - the miraculous catch of fish - "Do you really love me" - If you love me, feed my lambs.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Be Still and Know that I am God
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise
I Cannot Tell
Let all that is Within me Cry Holy
My God I Love Thee
Praise the Lord God's Glories Show
Shepherd of Souls Refresh and Bless (especially verses 4 and 5)
The King of Love my Shepherd Is
Thine be the Glory
This is the Feast of Victory for our God
This Joyful Eastertide
We Walk by Faith
You Hear the Lambs A-Cryin'
Do You Really Love Me - Landry
In the Breaking of the Bread - Hurd
Lord You Have Come to the Seashore - Gabaráin
Simon Son of John - Kearney
The Easter Song (My Lord he Died for a Kingdom)
In some years, this day falls on or close to the feast of St Joseph the Worker, and the beginning of the month of May, which is traditionally a time of devotion to Mary.
Readings
First: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 - The Sanhedrin warn the apostles not to preach in Jesus name - the apostles affirm that it was God who raised Jesus up, and that they are witnesses to this along with the Holy Spirit.Psalm: 29 - I will praise you Lord, you have rescued me / Sing psalms to the Lord you who love him / The Lord listened and had pity.
Second: Apocalypse 5:11-14 - John has a vision of thousand of living creatures saying "The Lamb that was sacrificed is worthy to be given power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory and blessing".
Gospel: John 21:1-19 - Jesus appears to the disciples again - the miraculous catch of fish - "Do you really love me" - If you love me, feed my lambs.
Themes
Jesus Christ is the Lord, recognising Jesus.Artworks
Free-use hymns
All Creatures of our God and KingAll Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Be Still and Know that I am God
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise
I Cannot Tell
Let all that is Within me Cry Holy
My God I Love Thee
Praise the Lord God's Glories Show
Shepherd of Souls Refresh and Bless (especially verses 4 and 5)
The King of Love my Shepherd Is
Thine be the Glory
This is the Feast of Victory for our God
This Joyful Eastertide
We Walk by Faith
You Hear the Lambs A-Cryin'
Hymns which may still be copyright
All People of the Earth Rejoice - TietzeDo You Really Love Me - Landry
In the Breaking of the Bread - Hurd
Lord You Have Come to the Seashore - Gabaráin
Simon Son of John - Kearney
The Easter Song (My Lord he Died for a Kingdom)
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