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 they are particularly 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: Amos 8:1-12 The Lord shows Amos a basket of summer fruit, predicts the time of judgement and a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. He promises that he will never pass by Israel again.OR
Genesis 18:1-10a - The Lord appears to Abraham. He is welcomed, and a feast is prepared for. The visitor enquires after Sarah, and promises that she will have a son within a year.
Psalm: 52 - Why do you boast, O mighty one, of mischief done against the godly
Psalm: 52 - Why do you boast, O mighty one, of mischief done against the godly
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14 - The just will live in the presence of the Lord / Lord who shall dwell on your holy mountain / He who does no wrong to his brother / He who keeps his pledge
Second: Colossians 1:15-28 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation ... the head of the body, the church.... For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell .... I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel. I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake .... It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom.
Second: Colossians 1:15-28 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation ... the head of the body, the church.... For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell .... I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel. I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake .... It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom.
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 - Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary: Martha welcomes him but is distracted with the serving, her sister Mary sits at his feet and listens: Jesus says this is the better part.
Themes
Hospitality, service. Recognizing and welcoming Jesus as God and Man.Free-use art for this week
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Author of life Divine -Wesley
God Himself is Present - Tersteegen - Foster/Miller
God of all Power and Truth and Grace - Wesley
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
It Is Well With My Soul
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross - Crosby
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross - Crosby
Jesus Priceless Treasure - Winkworth
Lord Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour - Bourne
My Lord What a Morning
Judge eternal Throned in Splendour - Holland
Lord Dismiss Us With Your Blessing - Fawcett
Lord Jesus Christ Be Present Now - Winkworth
Master Speak thy Servant Heareth - Havergal
Lord Dismiss Us With Your Blessing - Fawcett
Lord Jesus Christ Be Present Now - Winkworth
Master Speak thy Servant Heareth - Havergal
More Love To Thee O Christ - Prentiss
My God how Wonderful Thou Art - Faber
My Lord What a Morning
Nature with Open Volume Stands - Wesley
O Love Divine how Sweet Thou Art - Wesley
O Love of God how Strong and True - Bonar
O Master let me walk with thee - Gladden
Of the Father's Love Begotten
One Thing's Needful
Take My Life and Let It Be
O Love of God how Strong and True - Bonar
O Master let me walk with thee - Gladden
Of the Father's Love Begotten
One Thing's Needful
Take My Life and Let It Be
This is the God we Adore - Wesley
Hymns which may still be copyright
All Heaven Declares - Richards
For all the Faithful Women - Stuempfle - verse 7
God has Spoken by his Prophets - Briggs
Knowing You (All I once held dear) - Kendrick
God has Spoken by his Prophets - Briggs
Knowing You (All I once held dear) - Kendrick
Lord of Beauty Thine the Splendour - Alington (copyright until 1956)
Lord of the Home Your only Son - Bayley
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Lord of the Home Your only Son - Bayley
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My eyes be Open to Your Presence - Haigh
Speak in the Stillness God we Pray - Hill
To Be in Your Presence - Richards
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus - Lemmell
What Does the Lord Require - Bayley
When the Church of Jesus - Pratt Green
O Christ the Same - Dudley-Smith
To Be in Your Presence - Richards
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus - Lemmell
What Does the Lord Require - Bayley
When the Church of Jesus - Pratt Green
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