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 works which are still copyright may also be provided, 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: Isaiahn 55: 10-11 - As the rain waters the earth making it yield seed and bread, so the word that goes from my mouth does not return to me empty.Psalm 64 - Some seed fell into rich soil and produced its crop / You care for the earth, give it water / And thus you provide for the earth / You crown the year with your goodness / The hills are girded with joy.
Second: Romans 8: 18-23 - From the beginning till now the entire creation has been groaning in one great act of giving birth and not only creation but all who posesss the first fruits of the Spirit.
Gospel: Matthew 13: 1-23 - The parable of the sower .. for anyone who has will be given more ... happy are your ears because they hear ... the one who received the Word in rich soil understands - he is the one who yields a harvest and produces a hundredfold.
Themes
Christ, the sower of God's word in the world. The first-fruits of the Spirit. Hearing God's word and responding.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
Ag Críost an SíolAll Creatures of our God and King
Blessed Jesus at Thy Word
For the Beauty of the Earth
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Let There be Light
O God our Help in Ages Past
Only Begotten Word of God Eternal
Praise the Lord of Heaven
Psalm 64 - Music for Mass setting
Psalm 64 - Sunday Psalm setting
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
To Bless the Earth God Sendeth
All Good Gifts (We plough the fields and scatter)
Hymns which may still be copyright
As Earth that is Dry - ConwayPreach You the Word and Plant it Home - Franzmann
Spirit of God - Winter
The Sower - Boniwell (ref)
Spirit of God - Winter
The Sower - Boniwell (ref)
Word of God Come Down to Earth - Quinn
One Bread, One Body by John B Foley, particularly verse 3 referring to wheat scattered and grown.
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