Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free), so 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 that are still copyright but particular suitable are also included.
About this feast
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the belief that the Mother of God, was taken, body and soul, when her life on earth was over, into heaven. The hymn suggestions for this day focus on this aspect of Mary's life, and the prescribed readings for the day.Readings
First: Apocalypse 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 - A sign appeared in heaven, a woman adorned with the sun, standing on the moon, with 12 stars for a crown, pregnant and in labour ... a second sign, a dragon ready to eat the child ... .Psalm 44 - On your right hand stands the Queen in garments of gold / The daughters of kings are among your loved ones / So will the king desire your beauty.
Second: I Paul 15:20-26 - Death and the resurrection have come through one man - eventually he will do away with every power, sovereignty and authority and hand the Kingdom to God the Father.
Gospel: Luke 1:39-56 - Mary's visit to Elizabeth: my soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord
Themes
Mary's state - being the Mother of God - taken up to heaven at the appointed time.Free-use hymns
Ave Maria O Maiden O MotherAve Regina Caelorum
Daily, Daily, Sing to Mary
Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above
Hail Queen Enthroned
Hail O Star that Pointest
Hail Queen of Heaven the Ocean Star
Her Virgin Eyes saw God Incarnate Born
Holy Mary, We Implore Thee
Holy Queen we Bend Before Thee
I'll Sing a Hymn to Mary
Mary Queen of Peace
Mary's Song (A setting of the Magnificat to the tune used for Amazing Grace)
My Soul is Filled with Joy
O Glorious Lady Throned in Rest
O Mother Dear Mother we Flock to Thy Throne
O Most Holy One
Sounds of Joy Have Put to Flight
Virgin-born, we Bow to Thee
I'll Sing a Hymn to Mary
Mary Queen of Peace
Mary's Song (A setting of the Magnificat to the tune used for Amazing Grace)
My Soul is Filled with Joy
O Glorious Lady Throned in Rest
O Mother Dear Mother we Flock to Thy Throne
O Most Holy One
Sounds of Joy Have Put to Flight
Virgin-born, we Bow to Thee
Who Is She Ascends So High
Hymns that may still be copyright
Beautiful Lady - FitzgeraldBlessed Virgin Mother - Petti / Wood
For Mary, Mother of the Lord - Peacey
Hymn in Honour of Our Lady's Assumption (Mary now you reign on high) - Ramsey Williams SSC
In Splendour Arrayed - anonymous
Mary Crowned with Living Light - Stanbrook Abbey
O Christ, the World's Salvation - Dennis DiPaolo
Planted Like Seeds Our Bodies Wait the Sound - Pluth
Salve Mater - a New Hymn to Mary - Devitt
Sing We of the Blessed Mother - Timms
Star of Sea and Ocean - Wright
Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord - Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)
The Ark Which God Has Sanctified - Stanbrook Abbey
Thou Art Star of the Morning
O Christ, the World's Salvation - Dennis DiPaolo
Planted Like Seeds Our Bodies Wait the Sound - Pluth
Salve Mater - a New Hymn to Mary - Devitt
Sing We of the Blessed Mother - Timms
Star of Sea and Ocean - Wright
Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord - Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)
The Ark Which God Has Sanctified - Stanbrook Abbey
Thou Art Star of the Morning
Sing "Ave!"
ReplyDeleteText: Alan Hommerding, @WLP 2002 (Meaningful text that speaks of Mary's role in leading humanity toward her Son.)