Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free), so 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 also be included, if they are particularly relevant.
Readings
First:Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw:
O LORD, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? ... The wicked surround the righteous-- therefore judgment comes forth perverted. Then the Lord answered "For there is still a vision for the appointed time" ...
OR
Isaiah 1:10-18
God speaks to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, telling them to make [them]selves clean ...cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.
O LORD, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? ... The wicked surround the righteous-- therefore judgment comes forth perverted. Then the Lord answered "For there is still a vision for the appointed time" ...
OR
Isaiah 1:10-18
God speaks to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, telling them to make [them]selves clean ...cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.
Second: II Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 We pray that God will make you worthy ... Christ will be glorified in you. Turn to the coming of Jesus - but do not be alarmed by predictions that the day has come.
Gospel: Luke 19: 1-10 - Zacchaeus the tax-collector climbed a tree so Jesus would see him - Jesus dined with him, Zacchaeus has a change of heart and is saved. Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Themes
Jesus in our midst: our protector and Saviour of the lost. Forgiveness. The love of God. Sending forth.Free-use hymns
Come let us to the Lord our God with Contrite Hearts Return - Morrison
Day of judgment! Day of wonders! - Newton
Deck Thyself my Soul with Gladness - Winkworth
Father of Peace and God of Love - Doddridge
Father we Praise You Now the Night is Over - Dearmer
From all who Dwell Below the Skies - Dearmer
I'm not Ashamed to own my Lord - Watts
Jesus Calls us O'er the Tumult - Alexander
Jesus Is Passing This Way - Crosby
Jesus, Lord, we look to Thee - Wesley
Jesus the Name High Over All - Wesley
Lord in the Strength of Grace - Wesley
Lord keep us Steadfast in your Word - Winkworth
Man of sorrows! What a name - Bliss
No Cause for Fear (God is my strong salvation) - Montgomery
O for a closer walk with God - Cowper
O Jesus Saviour Grow in Me - Smith
O Love how Deep, how Broad, how High - Webb, from a Kempis
O Love that Wilt not let me Go - Matheson
O Thou who Camest from Above - Wesley
Partaking of the Lord's Supper (Jesus, we thus obey) - Wesley
Put all your Trust in God - Wesley
Stand up and bless the Lord - Montgomery
There Once was a Man as Mean as could Be - Hannah
This is the day the Lord has made - Watts
Thy Kingdom Come O God - Hensley
We Give Immortal Praise - Watts
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life - North
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Long-Lost Lamb - Keithahn
He gave his life in Selfless Love - Porteous
How long, O Lord, will you forget - Woollett
He gave his life in Selfless Love - Porteous
How long, O Lord, will you forget - Woollett
See also ...
- Revised Common lectionary-hymns for Sundays & feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Music selection worksheet
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