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. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included. A small selection of hymns which are, or may be, still copyright are also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
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Psalm: Psalm 129 - With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption / Out of the depths I cry to you / If you should mark our guilt / My soul is waiting for the Lord.
Second: Romans 8:6-11 -The Spirit of God has made his home in you - your spirit is life itself because you have been justified.
Gospel: John 11:1-45 - Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
See lectionary art for today for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Are Ye Able, Said the Master - Marlatt
Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death - Tucker
Readings
First: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 - The Lord says ... I am going to open your graves and lead you back to Israel. I shall put my spirit in you, and you will live.Psalm: Psalm 129 - With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption / Out of the depths I cry to you / If you should mark our guilt / My soul is waiting for the Lord.
Second: Romans 8:6-11 -The Spirit of God has made his home in you - your spirit is life itself because you have been justified.
Gospel: John 11:1-45 - Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
Themes
Christ's spirit, healing, reconciliation, Christ the resurrection and the life.Free-use art
See lectionary art for today for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Are Ye Able, Said the Master - Marlatt
Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death - Tucker
Christ, the Life of All the Living - Winkworth
Close to Thee (Thou my everlasting portion) - Crosby
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life - Herbert
Day of Judgment Day of Wonders - Newton
Father of Heaven, whose Love Profound - Cowper
Footprints of Jesus - Slade
From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee - Winkworth
Give to our God Immortal Praise - Watts
Hark my Soul it is the Lord - Cowper
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine - Longfellow
How Firm a Foundation - Keen
I Know that my Redeemer Lives
I Know Whom I Have Believed (I know not why God’s wondrous grace) - Whittle
In Thee is Gladness - Winkworth
Jesus is a Rock in a Weary Land - unknown
Jesus thy Blood and Righteousness - Wesley
Just a Closer Walk with Thee - unknown
Mary Don't you Weep (O Mary, don’t you weep, don’t you mourn)
O Breath of life, come sweeping through us - Porter
O Come and Dwell in Me - Wesley
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - Wesley
Oh, I Know the Lord's Laid His Hands on Me - Unknown
Revive Thy Work, O Lord - Midlane
Spirit of Faith, Come Down - Wesley
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart - Crolly
The Sanctifying and Sealing Spirit (Father of everlasting grace) - Wesley
Thou art the Way: to Thee Alone - Donae
Hymns which may still be copyright
Days of Elijah - Mann
Eat this bread and never hunger - Damon (esp verse 3)
Eternal light, shine in my heart - Idle
Filled with the Spirit’s Power - Peacy
Four Days Late - Wilburn
Holy Spirit, Come, Confirm Us - Brian Foley
Jesus, You Once Called Disciples - Gillette (ref) - esp verse 2
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus - Haugen
Rise, Shine, You People - Klug
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness - Manley
Walk in the Light (The spirit lives to set us free) - Lundy
We Are God's People - Leech
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