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).
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
First: Genesis 18:20-32 - Abraham's negotiation with God about saving Sodom and Gomorrah if there are only a few just men found there.Psalm: 137 - On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord / I thank you Lord with all my heart / I thank you for your faithfulness and love / The Lord is high yet he looks on the lowly / You stretch out your hand and save me
Second: Colossians 2:12-14 - You have been raised up with Christ through your belief in the power of God .. he has brought you to life with him.
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13 - Jesus teaches the disciples to pray the "Our Father" ... knock and the door will be opened ... ask and it will be given to you.
Themes
Prayer. Our Father in heaven: praying to God with confidence and trust.Art for this week
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
All who would Valiant BeAt the Lamb's High Feast we Sing
Be Still and Know that I Am God
Give us this Day our Daily Bread (Stephen Forster)
If You Believe and I Believe
Lord, Teach us how to Pray Aright
Praise we our God with Joy - Oakeley
Jesu Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
O My Soul, Bless God the Father
O Praise ye the Lord
O the Beautiful Treasures
Our Father - various public domain settings: Caribbean setting
Out of the Depths
Psalm 137 - Music for Mass setting
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Thy Kingdom Come O God
When I Survey the Wonderous Cross
With all my Powers of Heart and Tongue
Hymns which may still be copyright
As It Is In Heaven - Maher
Ask and You Will Receive - unknown
Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ - von Christierson
Father in Heaven Grant to Your Children - Niles
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Herklots
Father in Heaven Grant to Your Children - Niles
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Herklots
God it was who said to Abraham - Bell
Jesus, My Everything - Maher
Lord Grant us Grace to Know the Time - Stuempfle
Our Father - any setting
Seek Ye First - Lafferty
Teach us How to Pray - Angotti
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