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: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 - God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Issac ... Abraham offers, but God provides a substitute at the last minute, and showers blessings on Abraham for not refusing.
Psalm: 115 - I will walk in the presence of God in the land of the living / I trusted even when I said ... Your servant Lord, your servant am I / My vows to the Lord I will fulfil.
Second: Romans 8:31-34 - With God on our side who can be against us ... since God did not spare his only son, we may be certain that he will not refuse us.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 - The Transfiguration - a voice from the cloud said "This is my Son the Beloved, listen to him"
Be Still and Know
Before Thy Throne O God we Kneel
Crown Him with Many Crowns
God is Love His the Care
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Jesu Lover of My Soul
O Cross of Christ
O Light of Light by Love Inclined
O Light of Light Love Given Birth (public domain in the USA, not yet in many other countries)
The God of Abraham Praise
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
'Tis Good (How Good) Lord to be Here
What Wondrous Love
If God is For Us - Foley
Transfigure Us O Lord - Hurd
We Behold the Splendour of God - Landry
Psalm: 115 - I will walk in the presence of God in the land of the living / I trusted even when I said ... Your servant Lord, your servant am I / My vows to the Lord I will fulfil.
Second: Romans 8:31-34 - With God on our side who can be against us ... since God did not spare his only son, we may be certain that he will not refuse us.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 - The Transfiguration - a voice from the cloud said "This is my Son the Beloved, listen to him"
Themes
Transfiguration: Jesus the beloved Son of God - the fulfilment of the Scriptures. Abraham's obedience - sacrifice, the characteristics of faith. God's glory makes his will known - Christ is for us.Free-use hymns
At the Name of JesusBe Still and Know
Before Thy Throne O God we Kneel
Crown Him with Many Crowns
God is Love His the Care
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Jesu Lover of My Soul
O Cross of Christ
O Light of Light Love Given Birth (public domain in the USA, not yet in many other countries)
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
'Tis Good (How Good) Lord to be Here
What Wondrous Love
Hymns that may be copyright
Christ Upon the Mountain Peak - WrenIf God is For Us - Foley
Transfigure Us O Lord - Hurd
We Behold the Splendour of God - Landry
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