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 that are still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.
Readings
First: Jeremiah 33:14-16 - "I will make a virtuous branch grow for David" - the city will be called "The Lord-our-integrity"Psalm: 25: 1-10 - To you O Lord I lift up my soul ... Make me know your ways ... The Lord is good and upright ... His ways are faithfulness and love
Second: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 - How can we thank God for the joy we feel because of you? ... May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another.
Gospel: Luke 21:25-36 - There will be signs that the Son of Man coming, just as the fig tree spouts leaves when summer is coming. ... Be alert. Stay awake praying at all times for strength and confidence to stand before the Son of Man
Themes
Prepare the way - the Kingdom is coming - be watchful for the Son of ManFree-use hymns
A New Commandment
At the Name of Jesus
Come Emmanuel
Come, Lord, and Tarry Not
Come O Divine Messiah
Come Thou Long-expected Jesus
Creator of the Stars of Night
Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
God is Working His Purpose Out
Hark a Herald Voice is Calling
Hills of the North Rejoice
Lo He Comes with Clouds Descending
My Lord! What a Morning
O Come O Come Emmanuel
O Jesus Christ Remember
On Jordan's Bank
Come Emmanuel
Come, Lord, and Tarry Not
Come O Divine Messiah
Come Thou Long-expected Jesus
Creator of the Stars of Night
Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
God is Working His Purpose Out
Hark a Herald Voice is Calling
Hills of the North Rejoice
Lo He Comes with Clouds Descending
My Lord! What a Morning
O Come O Come Emmanuel
O Jesus Christ Remember
On Jordan's Bank
Peace Perfect Peace in this Dark World of Sin
Rejoice, Rejoice Believers
Soon and Very Soon
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Rejoice, Rejoice Believers
Soon and Very Soon
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
The Lord will Come and not be Slow
Hymns that may still be copyright
Christ is Surely Coming Bringing his Reward - IdleIn God's Good Time - Dean
O Saviour Rend the Heavens Wide
Stay Awake, Be Ready - Walker (for children)
Stay Awake (Signs Upon the Sun) - O'Hara
The Benedictus - various versions
See more ...
- Hymns for Advent - for general hymn suggestions for the season
- Revised Common Lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts (coming soon)
- Sources of music for church services
- Music selection worksheet
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