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).
Readings
First: Acts 12:1-11 - Peter is imprisoned by King Herod, but the church prays fervently and an angel sets him free so he can continue leading the church.Psalm 33 - From all my terrors the Lord set me free / I will bless the Lord at all times / Glorify the Lord with me / Look towards him and be radiant / An angel of the Lord is encamped.
Second: II Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18- Paul's reflections on the crown promised everyone who servers God: ... I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ... The Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be proclaimed.
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19 - Jesus asks “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” ... “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ... “But who do you say that I am?” ...Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” ... you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.
Themes
The legacy of Peter and Paul. God’s power to transform and redirect our lives. Faithfulness. Authority - Petrine leadership Saint Paul – Peter's successor. Leadership: the need for both formal consistent, Petrine leadership and charismatic, personal and inspirational leadership of people like Paul. Praying for the Peters and Pauls of today’s church. Treasuring the faith and passing it on to others.Free-use art suggestions
See lectionary art for this feast for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
- And Can it Be that I should Gain - Wesley
- Christian Do You Hear the Lord (only the original version is public domain)
- Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
- Faith of our Fathers
- Father we Thank Thee Who Hast Planted
- Feed my Lambs
- Fight the Good Fight
- Firmly I Believe and Truly
- For all the Saints (common tune is still copyright - others aren't)
- From all thy Saints in Warfare
- Full in the Panting Heart of Rome (God bless our pope)
- Give me the Wings of Faith
- Hark the Glad Sound the Saviour Comes - Doddridge
- How Firm a Foundation
- It is no Earthly Summer's Ray - Faber
- Into a World of Darkness
- Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun - Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
- Jesus the Name High Over All - Wesley
- Let all on Earth Their Voices Raise
- Lord, Speak to Me that I May Speak - Havergal
- Onward Christian Soldiers
- Prince of the Apostles
- Silver and God have I None
- Sing with all the Saints in Glory
- Take up your Cross
- The Beauteous Light of God’s Eternal Majesty
- The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King - Neale
- To be a Pilgrim
- We Walk by Faith
- With Golden Splendour -
- Thomas Alexander Lacey (1853-1931)
- Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
- You Are the Christ, O Lord (some older tunes are copyright, may be sung to LOVE UNKNOWN)
- Your Hand O Lord has Guided
Hymns that are or may be copyright
- All that is Hidden - Farrell
- Awake Awake Fling off the Night
- Blest Day by Suffering Sanctified - Pluth (ref)
- Bonum est Confidere (Taizé)
- Do You Really Love Me - Landry
- Dominus Jesus Christus (Taizé)
- Give thanks for Christ's Apostles - Stanbrook Abbey
- God has Chosen Me -Farrell
- If God is for Us
- Into a World of Darkness - Lee
- Let Nothing Trouble You - Farrell
- Lift High the Cross
- Lord, you give the Great Commission - Rowthorn
- Lord, you have Come to the Lakeside/Seashore
- O Light of Dawn - Pluth (ref)
- O Peter, you were Named by Christ
- Sing we Now the Glorious Martyrs - Glen
- The Son of Man - Pluth (ref)
- The Summons [Will you come and follow me]
- Two Stalwart Trees Both Rooted - LeCroy
- Unless a Grain of Wheat
- What Fairer Light
- Who Honours Courage Here - Sayward
- Wouldst Thou a Patron See - Knox
More resources for church-music selection ....
Suggestions:
ReplyDeleteChrist Is Made The Sure Foundation
Only This I Want (Shutte)
By All Your Saints Still Striving (with verse for Sts Peter & Paul)