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 may still be copyright are also included, if these 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: Exodus 24:12-18 - Moses goes to the Mt Sinai in response to the Lord's call: cloud covers it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses. The glory of the LORD appeared to be a devouring fire - Moses enters the cloud and stays on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.Second: 2 Peter 1:16-21 - Jesus, received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice said , "This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." ... Be attentive to this prophetic message as to a lamp shining in a dark place: prophecy comes by men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Jesus took Peter and James and John and up a high mountain ... and he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Moses and Elijah, appeared talking with him. Peter offers to make three tents, the Lord says "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!"
Themes
Transfiguration, transformation. Light. My son, the beloved.Free-use hymns
Alleluia, Song of Gladness - Neale
Be Still and Know that I Am God
Be Thou my Vision
Beautiful Savior - Seiss
Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word - Winkworth
Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning - Heber
Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire - Wesley
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
From All That Dwell Below the Skies - Watts
How shall I sing that Majesty - Mason
In Thee is Gladness - Winkworth
Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring
Jesus, the Light of the World - Wesley / Elderkin
Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Milton
My God how Wonderful Thou Art - Faber
Light of the Lonely Pilgrim's Heart - Denny
O Jesus, Lord of Heavenly Grace - Chandler
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright - Winkworth
O Wondrous Type O Vision Fair - Neale
O Wondrous Vision Image Fair - Neale
Sing Praise to God who Reigns Above - Cox
Stay, Master, Stay upon this Heavenly Hill - Gregg
The God of Abraham Praise - Olivers
Thee we Adore, O hidden Saviour, Thee - Woodford
When Morning Gilds the Skies - Caswall
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life - North
Hymns which may still be copyright
Be Still for the Presence - EvansBrighter than a Thousand Suns - Pratt
Christ is the World's Light - Pratt-Green
Christ is the world's true Light - Briggs
Christ Upon the Mountain Peak / Jesus on the Mountain Peak - Wren
God hath Spoken by his Prophets Briggs
O Lord, As You Were On Your Way - Gilette
Shine Jesus Shine - Kendrick
Spirit of God Unseen as the Wind - Old
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness - Manley
Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory - Troeger
There is a Redeemer (esp verse 4) - Green
Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet - Grant / Smith
Transfigured Christ None Comprehends - Gaunt
You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd - Dunstan
We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding - Daw
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