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 be copyright may also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
Suggestions about other suitable hymns are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Readings
First:Baruch 5:1-9 - Jerusalem ... wrap the integrity of God around you ... the name God gives you will be peace through integrity ... God will guide Israel in joy.
OR
Malachi 3: 1-4 - I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me ... But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire ...
Malachi 3: 1-4 - I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me ... But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire ...
Psalm: 125 - What marvels the Lord worked for us / When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage / Deliver us Lord / They go out full of tears, they return carrying their sheaves
Canticle Luke 1:68-79 - Blessed be the Lord God of Israel ... He has raised up a mighty saviour for us in the house of his servant David ... the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness ...
Second: Philippians 1:3-11 - I pray for you, that your love for each other may increase ... and prepare you for the day of Christ
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 - The word of God came to John, son of Zechariah: A voice cries in the wilderness, prepare a way for the Lord
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 - The word of God came to John, son of Zechariah: A voice cries in the wilderness, prepare a way for the Lord
Themes
Prepare a way - God will guide and assist. Christ incarnate.Free-use hymns
Bringing in the SheavesChrist Whose Glory Fills the Skies - Wesley
Come Emmanuel
Come O Divine Messiah
Come Thou Long-expected Jesus
Comfort O Comfort my People
Creator of the Stars of Night
Dear Maker of the Starry Skies
Fight the Good Fight with all thy Might - Monsell
Come O Divine Messiah
Come Thou Long-expected Jesus
Comfort O Comfort my People
Creator of the Stars of Night
Dear Maker of the Starry Skies
Fight the Good Fight with all thy Might - Monsell
Hark a Herald Voice is Calling
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hills of the North Rejoice
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
O Come O Come Emmanuel
On Jordan's Bank
Peace is Flowing Like a River
The Coming of our God
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Voice in the Wilderness - Robinson (ref)Across the Years there Echoes Still - Hurley
Enter in the Wilderness - Jabsuch
People Look East - Farjeon
Praise to the God who Clears the Way - Berry
Prepare the Way O Zion - Price
Prepare the Way O Zion - Price
Refiner's Fire - Doerksen
The Kingdom of God is Justice and Joy - Rees
There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying - Milligan (may be public domain in the USA)
Wait for the Lord - Taizé
There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying - Milligan (may be public domain in the USA)
Wait for the Lord - Taizé
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice - Daw
See more ...
- Hymns for Advent - for general hymn suggestions for the season
- RCL based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Music selection worksheet
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