The list is divided into two parts: free-use materials that can be freely used with no concerns about copyright (because they are in the public domain), and hymns that may still be copyright depending on the laws in your country.
About November, month of the Holy Souls
As well as All Souls Day which is always on the 2nd of November, the entire month of November is traditionally dedicated as a time of prayer for the Holy Souls. That is, people who have died and are on their way to heaven, but who have not yet attained the fullness of heavenly life. Roman Catholic teaching includes the idea that there are some people who need a further period of suffering and reparation from their sins, and that this time / state is called purgatory - and that this can be shortened by the prayers and good works of people who have not yet died.The following hymns are suitable for use when praying for the Holy Souls - either people who are recently deceased, or those who died some time ago. They are not based on any particular set of scripture readings (unlikly the Hymns for All Souls day), but around the general ideas of purgatory, reparation, and eventually reaching the heavenly state.
Free-use hymns
Be Still my SoulBy All Your Saints Still Striving - Nelson
Come unto Me, Ye Weary - Dix
Eternal Rest Grant Them we Pray - Wood (choral setting)
Help Lord the Souls that Thou Hast Made - Newman
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Jesus Name of Wondrous Love
Jesus Son of Mary Fount of Life Alone
Lead Kindly Light - Newman
O Lord You Died That All Might Live - Littledale
Send the Light - Gabriel
They Are Waiting For Our Petitions - SND
Ye Souls of the Faithful
Hymns which may still be copyright
Fly like a Bird - CanedoI Know that My Redeemer Lives (and on that last day)
In Every Age - Whitaker
Holy God, Forget Thine Anger - Pluth
Merciful Saviour Hear our Humble Prayer - M Farrel
My Soul is Longing for your Peace - Deiss
Remember Those O Lord - Quinn
With the Lord - Joncas
Remember Those O Lord - Quinn
With the Lord - Joncas
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