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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.
A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if these are particular relevant.
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.
Readings
First: 2 Kings 5:1-14 - A warrior, Naaman, suffered from leprosy. He heard there was a prophet in Samaria who may cure him. The king sent him to the king of Israel, with a referral letter and payments. The king of Israel thought it was an attempt to pick a quarrel. But Elisha, the man of God, said "Let him come to me, that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel." Naaman went to Elisha who said "Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean." Naaman was convinced him to try. He immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, his flesh was restored and he was clean.OR
Isaiah 66:10-14 - Rejoice Jerusalem ... now I send flowing peace like a river ... to his servants the Lord will reveal his hand.
Psalm:
Psalm:
30 - I will extol you, O Lord,
OR
OR
65 - Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
Second: Galatians 6: (1-6), 7-16 - Paul teaches the community about how they should live : if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Bear one another's burdens ... If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit ... "May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world"
Second: Galatians 6: (1-6), 7-16 - Paul teaches the community about how they should live : if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Bear one another's burdens ... If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit ... "May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world"
Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 - Jesus sends the 72 out - the harvest is rich but the labourers are few ... let your first words be "peace to this house" ... rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Themes
Recognizing /hearing the word of God. Peace - God's word expressed in human persons and their actions.
Free-use art suggestions
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Beneath the Cross of Jesus - Clephane
Blest Be the Tie That Binds - Fawcett
Christ for the World We Sing - Wolcott
Come Sinners to the Gospel Feast - Wesley
Come ye Thankful People Come - Alford
Forth in thy Name O Lord I Go - Wesley
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
God of Our Fathers - Roberts
Help us to Help each Other Lord - Wesley
I Love to Tell the Story - Hankey / Fischer
I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me - unknown
I'm not Ashamed to Own my Lord - Watts
In the Cross of Christ I Glory - Bowring
Jesus Lord we look to Thee - Wesley
Jesu Lover of my Soul
Lead On, O King Eternal - Shurtleff
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
Lord Speak to me that I may Speak - Havergal
Near the Cross - Crosby
O Breath of Life - Head
O Christ our Hope our Heart's Desire - Chandler
Thou God of Truth and Love - Wesley
We Sing the Praise of him who Died - Kelly
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Ye Servants of God your Master Proclaim - Wesley
Your Kingdom Come, O Father
Lord, you give the Great Commission
O Christ, the Healer - Pratt Green
This is My Song - Stone
Wash me Clean in that Cool River - Dawn
Jesu Lover of my Soul
Lead On, O King Eternal - Shurtleff
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
Lord Speak to me that I may Speak - Havergal
Near the Cross - Crosby
O Breath of Life - Head
O Christ our Hope our Heart's Desire - Chandler
O Zion Haste
Peace be to this Congregation - Wesley
Pray Without Ceasing Pray - Wesley
Spread the Reign of God the Lord - Bahnmaier
Peace be to this Congregation - Wesley
Pray Without Ceasing Pray - Wesley
Spread the Reign of God the Lord - Bahnmaier
Thou God of Truth and Love - Wesley
We Sing the Praise of him who Died - Kelly
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Ye Servants of God your Master Proclaim - Wesley
Your Kingdom Come, O Father
Hymns which may still be copyright
For the Fruits of his Creation - Pratt-Green
Go Forth and tell! O Church of God, awake! - Yanworth
Go Forth for God - Peacy
Go Forth and tell! O Church of God, awake! - Yanworth
Go Forth for God - Peacy
Go Tell Everyone - Richards / Dale
Lord, you give the Great Commission
O Christ, the Healer - Pratt Green
Sent Forth By God’s Blessing - Westendorf
Servant Song - Gillard
Wash me Clean in that Cool River - Dawn
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