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, but which are especially appropriate may also be included.
Readings
First: Isaiah 7:10-16 - The Lord himself will give you a sign: the maiden is with child and will soon give birth to a son who she will call Emmanuel.Second: Romans 1:1-7 : News about the Son of God, who was a descendant of David by the human nature he took ... through him we received grace and our mission to preach ...
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 - Mary was betrothed to Joseph .. but was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. An angel appeared to Joseph, and told him to take Mary as his wife anyway, and to name the child Jesus. ... All this took place to fulfil the words spoken by the Lord through the prophet, "the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son .."
Themes
The story of Jesus birth, Mary's child, Emmanuel - who belongs to all nations not just the house of David.Art for this week
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free use hymns
A Great and Mighty Wonder - Neale
Behold a Rose is Growing - Spaeth
Cherry Tree Carol (As Joseph was a-walking)
Come, thou Redeemer of the earth - Neale
From East to West - Ellerton
From Heaven Above to Earth I Come - Winkworth
God Himself is Present- Foster / Miller
Good Christians all, rejoice -Neale
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes - Doddridge
He Is Born, the Holy Child
How Brightly Beams the Morning Star - Winkworth
In the Bleak Mid-winter - Rossetti
Jesus the Name High over All - Wesley
Join all the Glorious Names - Watts
Let Earth and Heaven Combine - Wesley
Lift up Your Heads you Mighty Gates - Winkworth
Lo he comes with Clouds Descending
The Advent of our God - Chandler
The Angel Gabriel
The Race that Long in Darkness Pined - Morrison
The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne - Elliot
To the Name of our Salvation - Neale
Hymns which may still be copyright
Come, Sing the Praise of Jesus - Winslow
Emmanuel, Emmanuel - McGee
For Mary Mother of our Lord - Peacy
Jesus, Name above All Names - Hearn
Name of all Majesty - Dudley-Smith
To a Maid Engaged to Joseph - Grindal
We are Waiting to Welcome Jesus
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