LiturgyTools.net: Hymns for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 8 (13), Year C (26 June 2022)

A selection of hymn and song suggestions, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the third Sunday after Pentecost, Year C.

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 which are, or may be, still copyright are also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).

Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year C

4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C

Readings

First: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 - Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here ..." But Elisha would not leave him. At one point as they travelled, Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted until the two of them crossed on dry ground. Eventually, Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha picked up the mantle of Elijah and found that it parts the water in the same way it had previously.

Psalm: 77 - I cry aloud to God

Second: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 - You were called to liberty, but take care to serve one another in works of love. The whole commandment is summarised as "Love your neighbour as yourself". The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ... If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.

Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 - Jesus takes the road for Jerusalem - those who he asks to follow him all have other things to do first.