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 that are still copyright may also be included - clearly labelled.
Readings
Liturgy of the Palms
Matthew 21:1-11 - Jesus sends the disciples ahead to Jerusalem to get a donkey and a colt for him. Jesus rides on it into Jerusalem, greeted by the people spreading their garments on the road, waving palms and singing "Hosanna to the Son of David ..."Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29
Liturgy of the Passion readings
First: Isaiah 50: 4-9a - The Lord has given me a disciples tongue ... I offered my back to those who struck me ... It is the Lord GOD who helps me.Psalm: 31:9-16 - Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress / For my life is spent with sorrow / I am the scorn of all my adversaries / But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God."
Second: Philippians 2:5-11 - His state was divine yet Christ Jesus ... was humbler yet, even to accepting death on a cross. But God raised him high.
Gospel:
Matthew 26:14 - 27:66, - The Passion, from Judas making a deal with the chief priests to betray Jesus to them, through to Joseph of Arimathea being given Jesus body, and the Pharisees getting permission to put a special guard at the tomb.
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Matthew 27:11-54 - a shorter version, from Jesus being asked if he is King of the Jews, through to the centurion saying said, "Truly this man was God's Son!"
Themes
The paradox: acclaiming Jesus as king, and one week later putting him to death.Note: Although the readings cover the full passion story, most of the emphasis in the following list is on Jesus triumphant entrance acclaimed as a king. See the subsequent days suggestions for more penitential / suffering themes hymns.
Free-use artworks
See lectionary art for today for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Ah Holy Jesus how Hast Thou OffendedAlas! and Did My Savior Bleed - Wesley
Finished Redemption (Hark, the voice of love and mercy) - Evans
Go to Dark Gethsemane
Hail, thou Once-Despised Jesus! - Bakewell / Toplady
Hark the Glad Sound the Saviour Comes - Doddridge
He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word (They Crucified My Lord)
He Rose (They Crucified My Savior)
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna - Threlfall
Immortal Love for ever Full - Whittier
In the Cross of Christ I Glory - Bowring
Jesus the Name High over All - Wesley
Lift up your Heads, you Mighty Gates - Winkworth
Man of Sorrows! What a Name - Bliss
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone - Shepherd
My Jesus, I Love Thee - Featherston
Nature with open volume stands - Watts
Near the Cross - Crosby
Near to the Heart of God (There Is a Place of Quiet Rest) - McAfee
O Dearest Lord, Thy Sacred Head
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - Wesley
O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done - Wesley
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High - Webb
On My Heart Imprint Your Image - Strømme
Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle - Neale
Sing my Tongue the Saviour's Glory
Sing my Tongue the Saviour's Triumph
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus - Parker
There is a Green Hill Far Away - Alexander
The Head that once was Crowned with Thorns - Kelly
The Royal Banners Forward Go
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne - Elliot
Were You There
When my love to Christ grows Weak - Wreford
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
When my love to Christ grows Weak - Wreford
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Hymns that may still be copyright
Come and See (We Worship at Your Feet) - Kendrick
Filled with Excitement - Suppe, from Mantos y Palmas - Avila
Hosanna to the Son of David - Forde / Sharp
King of Kings - Majesty - Cooper
Make way, make way for Christ the King - Kendrick
Name of all Majesty - Dudley-Smith
No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet - Timothy Dudley-Smith
Oh, to see the Dawn - Townend
Please Enter My Heart, Hosanna - Townley
To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord - Green
We have a King who Rides on a Donkey - Kaan
We Sang Our Glad Hosannas - Keithahn
Why Has God Forsaken Me - Wallace
We have a King who Rides on a Donkey - Kaan
We Sang Our Glad Hosannas - Keithahn
Why Has God Forsaken Me - Wallace
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