A selection of hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Lent, 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 copyright hymns may also be included, where they are particularly relevant.
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below
Readings
First: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 - Samuel is sent by the Lord and anoints David King of Israel.Psalm 23 - The Lord is my shepherd there is nothing I shall want / He guides me along the right path / You have prepared a banquet for me / Surely and kindness shall follow me.
Second: Ephesians 5:8-14 - Wake up from your sleep and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
Gospel: Matthew 9:1-41 - Jesus heals the blind man.
Themes
Jesus shepherding us from the darkness into light: healing and reconciliation, light.Free-use art
See lectionary art for today for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Awake, my Soul, and with the Sun - Ken
Christ whose Glory Fills the Skies - Wesley
Close to Thee (Thou my everlasting portion) - Crosby
Come Holy Ghost our Souls Inspire
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life - Herbert
Faithful Shepherd Feed Me - Pollock
Grace Greater than Our Sin (Marvelous grace of our loving Lord) - Johnston
Hail to the Lord who Comes - Ellerton
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought - Gilmore
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine - Longfellow
How Bright these Glorious Spirits Shine - Watts
I am not Skilled to Understand - Greenwell
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I will Sing the Wondrous Story - Rowley
I'll Praise my Maker While I've Breath - Watts / Wesley
It is Well (When peace, like a river, attendeth my way)
Jesus Comes with all his Grace - Wesley
Jesus Lover of my Soul - Wesley
Let There be Light (God, whose almighty word) - Marriott
O Christ, who art the Light and Day - Copeland
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - Wesley
O Jesus, King most Wonderful - Caswall
O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright - Bensen
O Thou in Whose Presence My Soul Takes Delight - Swain
Open My Eyes, That I May See - Scott
Hymns which may still be copyright
Christ is the World's Light - Green
Christ is the World's True Light - Briggs
Eternal Light Shine in my Heart - Idle
God has Spoken by his Prophets - Briggs
He Healed the Darkness of My Mind - Pratt-Green
He Saw it All
In Remembrance of Me - Courtney
Light of the Minds that Know Him - Dudley Smith
O Christ, the Healer - Green
O God, We Rage at Hurtful Things - Gillette (ref)
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness - Edwards
Whom Shall I Send - Green
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