LiturgyTools.net: Hymns for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (9 August 2026)

A selection of hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the ninetenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

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 may still be copyright may also be included, if they 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.

19th Sunday of OT, Year C

18th Sunday of OT

20th Sunday of OT

19th Sunday of OT, Year B

Readings

First: I Kings 19:9, 11-13 - Elijah experiences God's power on the mountain, through wind, earthquake, fire and gentle breeze.

Psalm 84 - Let us see O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help / I will hear what the Lord God has to say / Mercy and faithfulness have met / The Lord will make us prosper.

Second: Romans 9: 1-5 - I would willingly be condemned and cut off from Christ if it could help by brothers of Israel ... from them came Christ who is above all, God forever blessed.

Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-33 - Jesus walks on the water.

Themes

Hearing the voice of God. Jesus as the mediator of God's safety. Trust in God. Peace. The calm after the storm.

Free-use artwork

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

Free-use hymns

A Mighty Fortress is Our God - Hedge, Luther
A Shelter in the Time of Storm - Charlesworth
All Creatures of our God and King
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Amazing Grace
At the Name of Jesus
Be Still and Know that I Am God - Unknown
Be Still my Soul - Jane L. Borthwick (1813 - 1897)
Be Thou my Vision

Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - John Greenleaf Whitter (1807-1892)
Eternal Father Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn) - William Whiting (1825-1878)
Great is Thy Faithfulness - free use in the USA only
Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer / Jehovah (Bread of Heaven)
Hail Redeemer King Divine
Holy God we Praise Thy Name
How Firm A Foundation - Keith / Keen
How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place - Unknown - from the Scottish Psalter (1650)
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say - Horatius Bonar (1808 - 1889)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
I Sought the Lord and Afterward I Knew - Ingelow (1820-1897)
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
It is Well With my Soul (When peace like a river)
Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us - James Edmeston (1791-1867)
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Alleluias of St James)
Let all the World in Every Corner Sing
Lord Thy Word Abideth - Baker
Love Divine all Loves Excelling

O God Our Help in Ages Past - Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
O Jesus I Have Promised
O Worship the King (all glorious above) - Grant
Peace is Flowing Like a River
Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him - Composite: perhaps John Kempthorne (1775–1838), Richard Mant (1776-1848), Edward Osler (1798-1863)
Praise to the Lord the Almighty - Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878)
Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty
Stand By Me (When the storms of life are raging) - Tindley
Sweet Sacrament Divine
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Souls of men, why will ye scatter) - Frederick W Faber ( (1814-1863)
Through the Love of God Our Savior - Mary Peters (1813-1856)
We Walk By Faith

Hymns that may still be copyright

As If You Were Not There - John L Bell (b. 1949), Graham Maule
Be Not Afraid (You shall cross the barren desert) - Bob Dufford
Be Still and Know I am With You - Sr Jude, AKA Anne Scott (nee Conway, b 1940)
Be Still and Know that I Am God and There is None Beside Me - John L Bell (b. 1949)
Be Still For the Presence of the Lord - David J Evans (b. 1957)
Be Still my Friends - Andersen - Frank Andersen (b. 1942)

Calm me Lord as You Calmed the Storm - David Adam ()
Come and Find the Quiet Center - Murray
Do not be Afraid for I am With You (When you Walk through the Waters) - Markland - Gerard Markland (b. 1953)
Don't Be Afraid (my love is stronger) - John L Bell (b. 1949)
Gift of Finest Wheat - Omer Westendorf (1916-1997)
God Gives His People Strength / God Give Your People Strength - Miriam Therese Winter (b 1938)

Have No Anxiety - Ed Bolduc (b. 1969)
He Comes to Us as One Unknown - Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)
Here I am Lord (I the Lord of Sea and Sky) - Daniel (Dan) L Schutte (b. 1947)
His Voice Is in the Thunder, in the Storm - Connaughton
I Trust in You - Lorraine Hess
I Will be With You Wherever You Go - Markland - Gerald Markland

Let It Be Jesus - Tomlin/Myrin/Redman
Let Nothing Trouble You or Frighten You - Bernadette Farrell (b 1957)
Let Us See Your Kindness - Aaron Thompson
Like A Mighty River Flowing - Perry
Listen, let your Heart Keep Seeking | Listen to the Spirit Calling You - Aniceto Nazareth

Mighty to Save (Everyone needs compassion) - Reuben Morgan (b. 1975), Ben Fielding (b. 1988),
My Soul in Stillness Waits - Marty Haugen (b. 1950)
Nada te Turbo (Nothing Can Trouble) - Communauté de Taizé
Our God Saves - Brenton Brown and Paul Baloche