LiturgyTools.net: Hymns for Trinity Sunday, Year A (31 May 2026)

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Trinity Sunday), Year A.

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.

Trinity Sunday, Year C

Pentecost Sunday, Year A

Body and Blood of Christ, Year A

Trinity Sunday, Year B

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

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

Free-use hymns

All Creatures of our God and King
All Glory Be to God on High - Winkworth
All Hail Adored Trinity - John David Chambers(1805-1893)
All People that on Earth do Dwell
Alleluia Sing to Jesus
At the Name of Jesus
Be Still and Know that I Am God - Unknown
Blessed Assurance

Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Come Down O Love Divine
Come Holy Ghost Creator Come - Unknown, pre 1872
Come Thou Almighty King - Unknown, circa 1757
Come, Holy Ghost, who Ever One - John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
Creator of the Stars of Night - Caswall
Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord - John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
Eternal Father Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn)

Father Most Holy Merciful and Tender - Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)
Father, we Praise Thee, Now the Night is Over - Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)
Father, Whose Creating Hand - Thomas B. Pollock (1836-1896)
Firmly I Believe and Truly
For the Beauty of the Earth
Glory be to God the Father - Bonar
Glory to God - Peruvian - Unknown
God Loved the World So that He Gave - Crull (1845-1923)
God, whose Almighty Word - Marriott

Holy God we Praise Thy Name
Holy Holy Holy (early in the morning) - Heber
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord (Holy is the Lord God Almighty) - Unknown
How Can I Keep from Singing (My life flows on in endless song)
How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place - Unknown - from the Scottish Psalter (1650)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us - James Edmeston (1791-1867)
Let There be Light (God, whose almighty word) - John Marriott (1780-1825)

Most Ancient of all Mysteries
Now Thank we all our God
O Thou Who Camest From Above - Wesley
O Trinity of Blessed Light - John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
Praise God From Whom all Blessings Flow - Thomas Ken
St Patrick's Lorica (I Bind Unto Myself Today) - Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895)

The Church's One Foundation - Samuel John Stone (1839–1900)
The Trinity (Hail, holy, holy, holy Lord) - Wesley
Thou Whose Almighty Word - John Marriott (1780-1825)
To God be the Glory - Frances Jane (Fanny J) Crosby (1820–1915)
We Gather Together (to ask the Lord's blessing)
We Give Immortal Praise - Isaac Watts
We Walk By Faith
What Wondrous Love - Unknown (pre 1811)

Hymns which may still be copyright

A Walking Prayer (Father above me) - Karen Schneider Kirner
All Creation Bless the Lord - Hayward Osborne (b. 1948)
All Hail, Majestic Trinity - Michael Saward (1932-2015) As Breath Swept over Formless Sea - Adam Tice
Daniel 3: Glory and Praise for Ever - Timothy R. Smith (b. 1960)
Every Tiny Star / God still Loves the World - Peter Gonsalves

Father in Heaven - Niles (1908-1970)
Father we Adore You / Father I Adore You - Coelho
Father, Lord Of All Creation - Cross (1928-1989)
Father, Lord of Earth and Heaven - James Quinn (1919-2010)
Father, Saviour, Holy Spirit - Christopher Idle (b. 1938)
For God So Loved the World - Marty Haugen (b. 1950), Susan Briehl (b. 1952)
God We Praise You God We Bless You - Idle (b 1938)

Hear Us Now, Our God and Father - Verse 1-: Harry N. Huxhold (1922-2006), verse 3:John Newton
Holy (Jesus You Are) - Charles Billingsley (b. 1970)
Holy, Holy Holy (God with us) - Verses Reginald Heber (1783–1826), Chorus Matt Maher
How Deep the Father's Love for Us - Stuart Townend (b. 1963)
How Wonderful the Three-in-One - Wren
I Believe in God the Father

I Will Praise Your Name - Warner - Warner, Steven C.
I Will Praise Your Name (forever, my king and my God) - Christopher Willcock (b. 1947)
I will Praise your Name Forever - Leon C. Roberts (1950-1999)
In the Name of the Father - Matthew Leon, Michael Paul Leon, David Stanton
King of Kings (In the darkness | Praise the Father) - Brooke Ligertwood (b. 1983), Jason Ingram (b. 19764), Scott Ligertwood
O Salutaris Hostia, O Saving Lamb - Verses: Edward Caswall (1814-1878). Refrain: Tom Booth
Praise The Father, Praise The Son (O soverign God) - Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash