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 of these 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 be included in they are particularly relevant.
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.
Readings
First:Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
The prophet tells the remaining exiles in Babylon that the Lord wants them to make homes there and to seek the welfare of the city.
OR
II Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c - Naaman the leper is healed in the Jordan after following Elisha's instructions. He returns to Elisha, and acknowledges there is no God except the Lord.
Second: II Timothy 2:8-15 - Paul reflects that he is suffering - but they cannot chain up God's good news ... If we have died with him then we shall live with him. Encourages Timothy to be steadfast.
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 - Jesus heals the ten lepers - only one returns to give God thanks. ... Go, your faith has saved you.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Second: II Timothy 2:8-15 - Paul reflects that he is suffering - but they cannot chain up God's good news ... If we have died with him then we shall live with him. Encourages Timothy to be steadfast.
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 - Jesus heals the ten lepers - only one returns to give God thanks. ... Go, your faith has saved you.
Themes
Gratefulness. Suffering. Recognizing God. Thankfulness. God's faithfulness in spite of our unfaithfulness.Art for this week
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Free-use hymns
All People that on Earth Do DwellBlest be the Tie that Binds - Fawcett
Day By Day
How can we Sinners Know - Wesley
I'll Praise my Maker while I've Breath - Watts
I'm not ashamed to own my Lord - Watts
I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me
Immortal Love for ever Full - Whittier
In the Cross of Christ I Glory - Bowring
Jesus Lord we Look to Thee - Wesley
Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me - Wesley
Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak - Havergal
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone - Shepherd
Praise the Lord Ye Heavens, Adore Him
There is a Land of Pure Delight - Watts
Through All the Changing Scenes of Life
Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow - Baring Gould
To thee our God we fly - How
When all Thy Mercies O my God - Addison
Hymns that may still be copyright
In the Lord I'll be Ever Thankful - Taizé
O Christ, the Healer we have Come - Green
Song of the Ten Lepers (author unknown, tune ST CATHERINE)
Ten Lepers (Ten men, lepers in a Hebrew town) - Winter
When God Restored Our Common Life - Duck
See also ...
- Revised common lectionary-hymns for Sundays & feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Music selection worksheet
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