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.
Seasonal note
The Year A Mass readings may be used today, especially if a pre-baptismal / RCIA scrutinies ceremony is being held.
Readings
First: Exodus 20:1-17 - The Ten Commandments, as spoken by God to Moses.
Psalm: 18 - You Lord have the message of eternal life / The law of the Lord is perfect / The precepts of the Lord are right / The fear of the Lord is holy / They are more to be desired than gold.
Second: I Corinthians 1:22-25 - Paul reflects on the crucified Christ - who does not satisfy the Jews who look for miracles or the Greeks who look for wisdom - but who reflects the power and wisdom of God to those who are called.
Gospel: John 2:13-25- Jesus drives the money changers from the Temple, and then makes predictions about how long it will take to rebuild it.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Hail the Sign, the Sign of Jesus
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Lord Thy Word Abideth - Baker (1821-1877)
My Song is Love Unknown
Psalm 18 - Music for Mass setting
O Cross of Christ
The Ten Commandments (for children)
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Lift High the Cross
The Stars Declare His Glory, verse 3 - Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)
You Strode within the Temple, Lord - this is set to KINGSFOLD, the same tune as I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Psalm: 18 - You Lord have the message of eternal life / The law of the Lord is perfect / The precepts of the Lord are right / The fear of the Lord is holy / They are more to be desired than gold.
Second: I Corinthians 1:22-25 - Paul reflects on the crucified Christ - who does not satisfy the Jews who look for miracles or the Greeks who look for wisdom - but who reflects the power and wisdom of God to those who are called.
Gospel: John 2:13-25- Jesus drives the money changers from the Temple, and then makes predictions about how long it will take to rebuild it.
Themes
Wisdom. God's law vs human law.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
A New CommandmentAll People That on Earth Do Dwell
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Hail the Sign, the Sign of Jesus
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Lord Thy Word Abideth - Baker (1821-1877)
My Song is Love Unknown
Psalm 18 - Music for Mass setting
O Cross of Christ
The Ten Commandments (for children)
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Hymns that may still be copyright
Eternal Lord of Love Behold Your Church - Thomas Cain (1931-)Lift High the Cross
You Strode within the Temple, Lord - this is set to KINGSFOLD, the same tune as I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
This is so helpful, as I am new to selecting the hymns for the masses.
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