Hymns for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (29 Jan 2023) - Revised Common Lectionary

Hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the 4th Sunday of after Epiphany in Year A.

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.



Free-use hymns

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

All my Hope on God is Founded


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

Son of God, Eternal Savior - Lowry




Hymns that may still be copyright

All Who Love and Serve Your City - Routley

Blessed are the persecuted - Bergen

Blest 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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