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, or may be, still copyright are also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Seasonal note
The first Sunday after Easter is the second Sunday in the Easter Season: Easter Sunday itself is the "1st Sunday of Easter".Within the universal church calendar, the 2nd Sunday of Easter is dedicated to the Divine Mercy devotion.
In some communities, it is known as "Low Sunday" - and has minimal if any music to give choirs and music directors a break after the demands of the Easter Triduum.
Readings
First: Acts 4:32-35 - The believers shared all their possession and the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection.Second I John 5:1-6 - Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God ... For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments.
Gospel: John 20:19-31 - Jesus appears in the upper room, showed his hands and said “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” ... “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Doubting Thomas. ... Now Jesus did many other signs ... which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe.
Themes
Sharing, generosity. Peace. Resurrection. Jesus dispels fear and brings peace. Doubt / faith / trust. Continuing Jesus work in the world - faithfulness to the commandments.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
A New Commandment
All my Hope on God is Founded
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
All who Would Valiant Be
At the Lamb's High Feast we Sing
Firmly I Believe and Truly
All my Hope on God is Founded
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
All who Would Valiant Be
At the Lamb's High Feast we Sing
Godhead Here in Hiding
If You Believe and I Believe
O Godhead Hid
O Sons and Daughters Let us Sing (esp verse 6)
Psalm 117 - Music for Mass setting
Peace is Flowing Like a River
That Easter Day with Joy was Bright
The Strife is O'er the Battle Won
Thine be the Glory
We Walk by Faith
Faith Will Not Grow from Words Alone - Smith
If You Believe and I Believe
O Godhead Hid
O Sons and Daughters Let us Sing (esp verse 6)
Psalm 117 - Music for Mass setting
Peace is Flowing Like a River
That Easter Day with Joy was Bright
The Strife is O'er the Battle Won
Thine be the Glory
We Walk by Faith
Hymns which may still be copyright
Bring Your Hand and Feel the Place of the Nails - Angrisano/Hart/StephanFaith Will Not Grow from Words Alone - Smith
Let There be Love Shared Among Us
Peace Perfect Peace - Mayhew
Show me Your Hands Your Side Your Feet - Dunstan
This is a Day of New Beginnings - Wren
Hymn Suggestion: Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All
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