Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free),so the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing - sometimes in a limited setting. Many of these hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.
A small selection of particularly-appropriate hymns that are still copyright may also be included.
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Psalm: 46 - God goes up with shouts of joy, the Lord goes up with trumpet blast / All peoples clap your hands / God goes up with shouts of joy / God is king of all the earth.
Second:
Ephesians 1:17-23 - Paul asks God to give the believers a spirit of wisdom and discernment so they can see the immensity of God's power, used to raise Christ from the dead and then ascend to God's right hand in heaven, and sit as the head of the church.
OR
Hebrews 9:24-28, 10:19-23 - Christ has entered heaven itself - and opened up a way for us to do the same.
Gospel: Luke 24:46-53 - Jesus shows the disciples how his life fulfils scriptures, promises that they will be "clothed from on high", blesses them and then withdraws and is taken up to heaven.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
At the Name of Jesus
Do not Stand and Stare in Wonder
Seasonal Note
In some countries, the Ascension is celebrated on a Sunday, while in others it is a mid-week feast and the 7th Sunday of Easter is also observed. See your local liturgical calendar for details.
Readings
First: Acts 1:1-11- Paul recalls how Jesus told the disciples that they will receive power once the Holy Spirit comes - and then he was lifted up into the sky, and the angels promised that Jesus will return the same way.Psalm: 46 - God goes up with shouts of joy, the Lord goes up with trumpet blast / All peoples clap your hands / God goes up with shouts of joy / God is king of all the earth.
Second:
Ephesians 1:17-23 - Paul asks God to give the believers a spirit of wisdom and discernment so they can see the immensity of God's power, used to raise Christ from the dead and then ascend to God's right hand in heaven, and sit as the head of the church.
OR
Hebrews 9:24-28, 10:19-23 - Christ has entered heaven itself - and opened up a way for us to do the same.
Gospel: Luke 24:46-53 - Jesus shows the disciples how his life fulfils scriptures, promises that they will be "clothed from on high", blesses them and then withdraws and is taken up to heaven.
Themes
Christ's ascension to his eternal glory in heaven. Hope that we will follow, living forever in the kingdom.Free-use artworks
Free-use hymns
A Hymn of Glory Let us SingAll Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
At the Name of Jesus
Do not Stand and Stare in Wonder
Hail the Day that sees Him Rise
Hail Thee, Festival Day
He is Lord
In Christ there is no East or West
Look ye Saints! The Sight is Glorious
Lord Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour
O Christ Thou hast Prepared a Place
Psalm 46 - God Goes up with Shouts of Joy (Music for Mass setting)
Rejoice the Lord is King
See the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph
Sing we Triumphant Hymns of Praise
The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns
We Walk by Faith
Hymns which may still be copyright
Clap Your Hands all You Nations - Bell / Maule (ref)
Come to Jerusalem - Dean
Do not Stand and Stare in Wonder
Glorious in Majesty - Cothran
He who Walked Upon the Water (ref) - Pluth
Let the Earth Rejoice and Sing - Farrell
New Praises be Given - Knox
One Sacrifice of Christ - Modlin / Feduccia
Come to Jerusalem - Dean
Do not Stand and Stare in Wonder
Glorious in Majesty - Cothran
He who Walked Upon the Water (ref) - Pluth
Let the Earth Rejoice and Sing - Farrell
New Praises be Given - Knox
One Sacrifice of Christ - Modlin / Feduccia
Praise Him as He Mounts the Skies - Quinn
The Lord Ascends His Throne - Booth
Why Stare into the Sky - Collegeville Composers
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