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. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included. A small selection of hymns which may still be copyright is included, if these are particularly appropriate.
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.
Readings
First: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 - Moses goes up Mt Sinai as the Lord had commanded, and proclaims God ".. a God of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger, rich in kindness and faithfulness" - he begs God to be with his people.Psalm: Daniel 3 - To you glory and praise forever more.
Second: II Corinthians 13:11-13 - Be united .. live in peace ... The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.
Gospel: John 3:16-18 - God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten son so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.
Themes
Trinity - God the three in one.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
All Creatures of our God and King (verse 6)
All Glory Be to God on High
All Hail Adored Trinity
Christ is made the Sure Foundation (verse 5)
Come Holy Ghost Creator Come
Come, Holy Spirit, Ever One
Come Thou Almighty King - The Italian Hymn
Eternal Father Strong to Save
Father we Praise You Now the Night is Over
All Glory Be to God on High
All Hail Adored Trinity
Christ is made the Sure Foundation (verse 5)
Come Holy Ghost Creator Come
Come, Holy Spirit, Ever One
Come Thou Almighty King - The Italian Hymn
Eternal Father Strong to Save
Father we Praise You Now the Night is Over
Father we Praise Thee
Father Whose Creating Hand
Firmly I Believe and Truly
Glory Be to God the Father
Glory to God - Peruvian
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit
Hail Holy Holy Holy Lord
Holy God we Praise Thy Name
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy is the Lord
How Great is our God
I Bind Unto Myself Today
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us
Let There be Light (God Whose Almighty Word)
Most Ancient of all Mysteries
Now Thank We All Our God (verse 3)
O Trinity of Blessed Light (for evening use)
Thou Whose Almighty Word
We Give Immortal Praise
Father we Adore You
Father Whose Creating Hand
Firmly I Believe and Truly
Glory Be to God the Father
Glory to God - Peruvian
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit
Hail Holy Holy Holy Lord
Holy God we Praise Thy Name
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy is the Lord
How Great is our God
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us
Let There be Light (God Whose Almighty Word)
Most Ancient of all Mysteries
Now Thank We All Our God (verse 3)
O Trinity of Blessed Light (for evening use)
Thou Whose Almighty Word
We Give Immortal Praise
Hymns which may still be copyright
All Creation Bless the Lord - OsborneFather we Adore You
See also ...
- Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet
God Still Loves the World
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for commenting. All comments on this website are moderated, so there will be a delay until yours is shown. Deo gratias.