Most are "Free-to-use" meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing - sometimes in a limited setting.
Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.
A small selection of hymns which are still copyright may be included if they are particularly relevant.
See hymns for the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist for suggestions based on the day-time readings.
Readings
First: Jeremiah 1:4-10 - Before I formed you in the womb I knew you ... I have appointed you as prophet to the nation ...Go now to those to whom I send you ... do not be afraid .Psalm 70: From my mother's womb you have been my help / I you O Lord I take refuge / Be a rock where I can take refuge / It is you, O Lord, who are my hope / My lips will tell your justice.
Second - I Peter 1:8-12 - You did not see Christ, ... yet you are filled with joy ... because you believe.
Gospel - Luke 1:5-17: Zechariah and Elizabeth were childless and getting on in years - the angel appeared to Zechariah while he was burning incense in the sanctuary, and promised that they would have a son, who they must call John - and that this child would be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb.
Themes
Faithfulness. The depths of Christian joy. God's knowledge of a child from before birth. The promise of John the Baptist.Free-use hymns
Enquire Ye Pilgrims for the WayFor all the Saints
Hail Harbinger of Morn
The Great Forerunner Of The Morn
How Can I Keep from Singing
Join all the Glorious Names - Watts
Lo From the Desert Homes - Williams
Lo in the Wilderness - Dearmer (sheet music)
On Jordan’s Bank
Sing we the Praises of the Great Forerunner
The Great Forerunner of the Morn
There's a Light Upon the Mountains
Ye Watcher and Ye Holy Ones
Before the Sun Burned Bright - Schutte
God Called Great Prophets to Foretell - Stanbrook Abbey
His Name will be John (Tell us Zechariah) - Evans (for children)
Loving Spirit, Loving Spirit - Murray
O Prophet John O Man of God - Wright
Song for a Young Prophet (O the Word of my Lord) - Lundy
St John was Like a Flaming Torch - St Cecilia‟s Abbey
Wonderfully Made - Rose
Zechariah Do Not Fear - Tietze
There's a Light Upon the Mountains
Ye Watcher and Ye Holy Ones
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Hymn for the Nativity of St John the Baptist - Roberts, alt (details and example)Before the Sun Burned Bright - Schutte
God Called Great Prophets to Foretell - Stanbrook Abbey
His Name will be John (Tell us Zechariah) - Evans (for children)
Loving Spirit, Loving Spirit - Murray
O Prophet John O Man of God - Wright
Song for a Young Prophet (O the Word of my Lord) - Lundy
St John was Like a Flaming Torch - St Cecilia‟s Abbey
Wonderfully Made - Rose
Zechariah Do Not Fear - Tietze
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