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 fit 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: Isaiah 43:1-7 - But now thus says the Lord ... Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.Psalm 29:1 Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings
Second: Acts 8:14-17 - Peter and John were sent to new believers at Samaria: they prayed, laid hands upon them - and the believers received the Holy Spirit.
Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 - John declared "I baptise you with water, but someone is coming who will baptise you with the Holy Spirit" ... Jesus is baptised ... the heavens open and the spirit descended ... "You are my Son, the Beloved, my favour rests on you".
Themes
Jesus baptism, the Beloved Son, the glory of the Lord is revealed.Artwork suggestions
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
God is Working His Purpose Out
I will Sing the Wondrous Story
I Heavenly Love Abiding
Lead us Heaven Father Lead Us
O Breath of Life Come Sweeping Through Us
O Love how Deep how Broad how High.
Safe in the Shadow of the Lord
Spirit Divine Attend our Prayers
The Race that Long in Darkness Pined
The Son Of Man From Jordan Rose
Wade in the Water
Come to the Water (O let all who thirst) - Foley
The Sinless One to Jordan Came - Timms
To Jordan Jesus Humbly Came - Hommerding
When Jesus Comes to be Baptized - Stanford Abbey
When John Baptised by Jordan's River - Dudley-Smith
With Joy you shall Draw Water - Haugen
O Breath of Life Come Sweeping Through Us
O Love how Deep how Broad how High.
Safe in the Shadow of the Lord
Spirit Divine Attend our Prayers
The Race that Long in Darkness Pined
The Son Of Man From Jordan Rose
Wade in the Water
When the Lord Jesus was Baptized
Be Not Afraid - Dufford
Hymns which may still be copyright
Baptised in Water - SawardBe Not Afraid - Dufford
Come to the Water (O let all who thirst) - Foley
The Sinless One to Jordan Came - Timms
To Jordan Jesus Humbly Came - Hommerding
Spirit of God Unseen as the Wind - Old (tune SKYE BOAT SONG)
Wash me Clean in that Cool River - Dawn
Wash me Clean in that Cool River - Dawn
When Jesus Comes to be Baptized - Stanford Abbey
When John Baptised by Jordan's River - Dudley-Smith
With Joy you shall Draw Water - Haugen
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for commenting. All comments on this website are moderated, so there will be a delay until yours is shown. Deo gratias.