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 still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.
Readings
First: Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-12, 14-16 - The prophet Nathan is sent to David. to tell him that the Lord will make him great ... your house will always stand secure before me.Psalm: 88 - I will sing forever of your love, O Lord / I have made a covenant with my chosen / He will say to me "you are my Father"
Second: Romans 16:25-27 - Glory to him who is able to give you strength to live according to the .. a mystery kept secret for endless ages but now so clear it must be broadcast to pagans everywhere.
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 - The Annunciation: the angel Gabriel is sent to Mary ... "let what you have said be done to me".
Themes
God's love revealed in his covenant - and the new ark, Mary of Nazareth.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
A Message Came to a Maiden YoungAt the Name of Jesus
Behold a Rose of Judah
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Lo' how a Rose E'er Blooming
My Soul is Filled with Joy / the Magnificat
My Soul Proclaims the Lord my God
O Come Divine Messiah
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Psalm 88 - Music for Mass setting
Praise we the Lord This Day
The Angel Gabriel / Annunciation Carol
The Coming of our God
The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky
The King Shall come when Morning Dawns
Hymns that may be still copyright
A Sign is Seen in Heaven - Quinn
Behold a Virgin Bearing Him - Gannon / choral setting by McDonagh
Covenant Song - Karen Barrie (Psalm 88)
Holy Virgin by God's Decree - W R Lawrence
I Say "Yes" Lord - Donna Peña
I Sing a Maid - M D Ridge
Jesus Name Above all Names
No Wind at the Window - Bell
See How the Virgin Waits
Tell out my Soul - Dudley-Smith
Behold a Virgin Bearing Him - Gannon / choral setting by McDonagh
Covenant Song - Karen Barrie (Psalm 88)
Holy Virgin by God's Decree - W R Lawrence
I Say "Yes" Lord - Donna Peña
I Sing a Maid - M D Ridge
Jesus Name Above all Names
No Wind at the Window - Bell
See How the Virgin Waits
Tell out my Soul - Dudley-Smith
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