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. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
A small selection of hymns which are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.
Readings
First: Acts 2:42-47 - The early church: devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers ... many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common ... they broke bread at home and ate ... with glad and generous hearts ... The Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Psalm: 23 - The Lord is my shepherd / he guides me along the right path / You have prepared a banquet for me / Surely goodness and kindness.
Second: I Peter 2:19-25 - Merit in the sight of God is bearing punishment patiently ... now you have have come back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
Gospel: John 10: 1-10 - Jesus said "I am the gate of the sheepfold, anyone who enters through me will be safe .. I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Second: I Peter 2:19-25 - Merit in the sight of God is bearing punishment patiently ... now you have have come back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
Gospel: John 10: 1-10 - Jesus said "I am the gate of the sheepfold, anyone who enters through me will be safe .. I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.
Themes
Jesus, the Good Shepherd and path to salvation. Faith. Repentance.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord - Wesley
Blest Be the Tie That Binds - Fawcett
Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia - Wesley
Faithful Shepherd, Feed Me - Pollock
Give me the Faith which can Remove - Wesley
God Leads us Along (In shady green pastures so rich and so sweet) - Young
Great Shepherd of thy People Hear - Newton
I owe my Lord a Morning Song - Herr
Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread - Russell, from von Rist
Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee - Wesley
Jesus Paid It All - Hall
Jesus, United by Thy Grace - Wesley
Jesus Where'er thy People Meet - Cowper
O Christ our Hope our Heart's Desire - Chandler
O Happy Day When We Shall Stand - Rygh
O Thou, in Whose Presence My Soul Takes Delight - Swain
Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us - Thrupp
The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns - Kelly
The Lord's my Shepherd - CRIMOND
There is a Green Hill far Away - Alexander
What shall I do my God to love, my Saviour
Hymns which may still be copyright
Gentle Shepherd (Come and lead us) - Bill and Gloria Gaither
God is Here As we his People - Green (esp verse 3)
Have No Fear, Little Flock - Zimmermann and Jillson
He came to Earth not to be Served - Pantry
How Like a Gentle Spirit - Lincoln
In the Arms of the Shepherd - Wreckler Barr
In the Name of Christ we Gather - Murray
Jesus, Shepherd of Our Souls - Kaan
The Church is wherever God's people are praising - Ikeler
The Lord's my Shepherd - Townend
Where can we find you, Lord Jesus our Master? (esp verse 4 ) - Dickinson
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd - Dunstan
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