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 also be included, if these are particular 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: Micah 6:1-8 "what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"Psalm 15 - O LORD, who may abide in your tent.
Second: I Corinthians 1:18-31 : God chose what is foolish by human reckoning ... God has made members of Christ Jesus and by doing so has become our wisdom, virtue, holiness and freedom.
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 - The Beatitudes - happy are the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Themes
The Beatitudes: Blessed are the poor - what does does God require.Human nothingness without God.
O for a Closer Walk with God - Cowper
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - Wesley
Free-use hymns
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Beams of Heaven as I Go - Tindley
Behold the Servant of the Lord - Wesley
Christ for the World We Sing - Wolcott
Forth in thy Name, O Lord, I go - Wesley
Immortal Love for ever Full - Whittier
In our day of thanksgiving - Draper
Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me -Wesley
Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor - Holland
O for a Closer Walk with God - Cowper
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - Wesley
O God of Mercy, God of Might (Light) - Thring
O the Depth of Love Divine - Wesley
Praise to the Holiest in the Height
O the Depth of Love Divine - Wesley
Praise to the Holiest in the Height
Son of God, Eternal Savior - Lowry
Hymns that may still be copyright
All Who Love and Serve Your City - Routley
Blessed are the persecuted - BergenBlest Are God’s Peacemaking Ones - Gillette
Help us, O Lord, to Learn the Truths your Word Imparts - Reid
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
Let Streams of Living Justice Flow - Whitla
Lord, make us servants of your Peace - Quinn
Put Peace into each Other's Hands - Kaan
The Gift of Love (Though I may speak) - Hopson
The Kingdom of God is Justice and Joy - Rees
We Utter Our Cry - Kaan
What does the Lord require - Bayley
What Does the Lord Require of You - Strathdee
What Gift Can We Bring - Marshall
Wounded World that Cries for Healing - Murray
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