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 - 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 hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if these are particularly appropriate.
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: Exodus 17:3-7 - the people complained to Moses of their thirst, so he appealed to God who guided him to strike a rock at Horeb and draw water.Psalm 94 - O that today you would listen to his voice, harden not your hearts / Come ring out our joy to the Lord / Come in, let us bow and bend low.
Second: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 - the love of God has been poured into your hearts by the Holy Spirit ... Christ died for us while we were still sinners.
Gospel: John 4:5-52 - Jesus asks the Samaritan woman for a drink at the well.
Themes
Jesus, the water, who assuages our thirst by pouring the Holy SpiritFree-use art
See lectionary art for today for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Amazing GraceChurch of God Beloved and Chosen
Come let us Drink of that New River
Glorious Things of You are Spoken (esp verse 2)
Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Jesu Lover of my Soul
Let us Break Bread Together
My Shepherd will Supply my Need - Watts
O Praise our Great and Gracious Lord
Psalm 94 - Music for Mass setting
Shall we Gather at the River
Shepherd of Souls Refresh and Bless
The King of Love my Shepherd Is
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Vaster than any Ocean
Wade in the Water
What Wondrous Love
OR any of the hymns for the season of Lent
Hymns that may still be copyright
Come to the Water - FoleyCome to the Waters (As earth that is dry) - Conroy
Fill my Cup Lord
Let by the Spirit of our God - Hurd (esp verse 3)
Living Water - Andersen
O Living Water - Vissing
Once a Woman Seeking Water - Gillette
When Like the Woman at the Well - Downing
Fill my Cup Lord
Let by the Spirit of our God - Hurd (esp verse 3)
Living Water - Andersen
O Living Water - Vissing
Once a Woman Seeking Water - Gillette
When Like the Woman at the Well - Downing
Let Us Break Bread Together was recently considered not liturgically correct, by the USCCB
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