Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free), so 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 provided, 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: Isaiah 49: 1-7 - You are my servant, Israel .. I will make you light to the nations so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.Psalm 39 : Here I am Lord, I come to do your will / I waited, I waited for the Lord / You do no ask for sacrifice and offerings / In the scroll of the book it stands written / Your justice I have proclaimed.
Second: I Corinthians 1:1-9 : Paul sends greetings to the church in Corinth ... who are called to take their place among all the saints everywhere ... for [Christ] is their Lord no less than ours - you were strengthened - and God is faithful.
Gospel: John 1:29-42 - John sees Jesus and recognizes that he is the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world and says that he saw the Spirit come down on Jesus like a dove when he (John) baptized Jesus. This is how he knows that Jesus is the Chosen One of God.
Themes
Jesus - the Chosen lamb of God - the word made flesh who lived among us, to do the Father's will.Free-use art
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
A Lamb goes Uncomplaining Forth - composite translation from GerhardtChrist is the World's Redeemer - McGregor
Christ the Lord is risen again - Windworth
Come Let us Join our Cheerful Songs
Hark the Glad Sound - Doddridge
Hail Thou Once-Despised Jesus - Bakewell / Toplady
Holy Father, Thou hast taught me - Neale
How Brightly Beams the Morning Star - Winkworth
I hear the Savior Say - Hall
I Love to Tell the Story - Hankey / Fischer
Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult - Alexander
Jesus Priceless Treasure - Winkworth
Jesus, the Name High over All - Wesley
Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending
Lord Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour - Bourne
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God - composite
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God - composite
Praise to Thee and Adoration - Kvamme
Strengthen for Service, Lord, the Hands
The Leadings of the Spirit (Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove) - Browne
Walking with God - ( O for a closer walk with God) - Cowper
When Christ’s Appearing was Made Known - Neale
When Christ our Lord to Jordan came* (esp vv 1,3,4) - Massie
Hymns which may still be copyright
Christ when for us you were Baptized - Tucker
Down by the Jordan - Gillette (ref)
Faithful Vigil Ended - Dudley-Smith
Lamb of God (Your only Son, no sin to hide) - Paris
Lord bid your Servant go in Peace - Quinn
See the Lamb of God - Brown
Sing of Andrew, John's Disciple - Daw
Spirit Song (O let the Son of God enfold you)
The Sinless one to Jordan Came - Timms
There is a Redeemer - Green
When Jesus Came to Jordan
When Jesus taught by Galilee - Dudley-Smith
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice - Daw
You are my All in All (You are my strength when I am weak)
See also ...
- Revised Common lectionary-hymns for Sundays & feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Music selection worksheet
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