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 which 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:Hosea 11:1-11 - The Lord promises to return the people of Israel to their homes, despite them having turned away from him.
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Be Thou my Vision (especially verse 4_)
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Ecclesiastes 1: 2; 12-14; 2:18-23 - Vanity of vanities. A man who has laboured must leave what is his own to someone who has not toiled. What does he gain for his toil?
Psalm:
89 - Lord you have been our refuge from one generation to the next / You turn men back into dust / You sweep men away like a dream / Make us know the shortness of our life / In the morning, fill us with your love.
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94 - O that today you would listen to his voice, harden not your hearts / Come ring out our joy to the Lord / Come in, let us kneel and bend low
Psalm:
89 - Lord you have been our refuge from one generation to the next / You turn men back into dust / You sweep men away like a dream / Make us know the shortness of our life / In the morning, fill us with your love.
OR
94 - O that today you would listen to his voice, harden not your hearts / Come ring out our joy to the Lord / Come in, let us kneel and bend low
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107 - O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.
Second: Colossians 3:1-11 - Let your thoughts be on heavenly things - when Christ is revealed, you will be revealed in your glory with him.
Gospel: Luke 12 : 13-21 - Parable of the rich fool, who built extra barns to store his wealth, but died before he could use them.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Second: Colossians 3:1-11 - Let your thoughts be on heavenly things - when Christ is revealed, you will be revealed in your glory with him.
Gospel: Luke 12 : 13-21 - Parable of the rich fool, who built extra barns to store his wealth, but died before he could use them.
Themes
Looking towards heaven and eternal life. Asking what is important to us, and what we value.Free-use artworks
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Be Thou my Vision (especially verse 4_)
Fight the Good Fight
Lord in the Strength of Grace - Wesley
Master Speak Thy Servant Heareth - Havergal
Now Thank We All Our God
God is Love: Let Heaven Adore Him - Rees
Hail Thou Once-despised Jesus - Bakewell
Hark my Soul it is the Lord - Cowper
Immortal Love for ever Full - Whittier
Jesus lives: Thy Terrors Now - Cox
Jesus Priceless Treasure - Winkworth
Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Milton
Lord in the Strength of Grace - Wesley
Make me a Captive Lord - Matheson
Master Speak Thy Servant Heareth - Havergal
My God how Wonderful Thou Art - Faber
Now Thank We All Our God
O love that Wilt not let me Go - Matheson
O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness - Monsell
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above - Cox
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above - Cox
Son of God Eternal Saviour - Lowry
Restless is the Heart - Farrell
We Give Thee But Thine Own - How
When all Thy Mercies O my God - Addison
Ye Servants of God - Wesley
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Spendthrift Lover Is The Lord - TroegerPraise with Joy the World's Creator - Bell
Restless is the Heart - Farrell
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