Hymns for Proper 9 (14), Year C (the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, 6 July 2025) - Revised Common Lectionary

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A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the Sunday of Proper 9 (14 Ordinary Time) in 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 - 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 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:  
30 - I will extol you, O Lord,
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"


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









Hymns which may still be copyright

  • As Water to the Thirsty - Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)
  • As We Pant for the Towns and Cities - John Thornburg (b. 1954)
  • Be Bold be Strong - Chapman
  • Behold a Broken World - Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)
  • Colours of Day / Light up the Fire



  • Let Love be Real in Giving and Receiving - Forster (1946-2023)
  • Let There be Peace on Earth - Jackson-Miller / Miller
  • Let Us be Bread - Porter (b 1958)
  • Lift High the Cross
  • Lord Make Me An Instrument of Thy Peace (O'Hare)
  • Lord Whose Love Through Humble Service - Bayly
  • Lord You Give the Great Commission - Rowthorn (1934)
  • Lord, Thy Church on Earth is Seeking - Sherlock (1905-1998)
  • Make us Your Prophets Lord - Gaunt (b 1935)
  • Now Let Us from This Table Rise - Fred Kaan (1929-2009)



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