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).
Readings
First:Acts 10:34-43 - Peter gives Cornelius an eyewitness account of Jesus: his life and work, his death and his resurrection.
OR
Jeremiah 31:1-6 - I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people - I have loved you with an everlasting love
Jeremiah 31:1-6 - I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people - I have loved you with an everlasting love
Psalm: 118 - This day was made by the Lord, we rejoice and are glad / Give thanks to the Lord / The Lord's right hand has triumphed / The stone which the builders rejected.
Second:
Second:
Colossians 3:1-4 - Let your thoughts be on heavenly things - now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God.
OR
Acts 10:34-43 - see above
Gospel:
John 20:1-18 - Mary of Magdala discovers that the tomb is open, she tells the disciples and they go to the tomb .. they saw and understood and believed. Mary remains in the tomb weeping, Jesus appears to her, but tells her that he must ascend to the Father.
OR
Acts 10:34-43 - see above
Gospel:
John 20:1-18 - Mary of Magdala discovers that the tomb is open, she tells the disciples and they go to the tomb .. they saw and understood and believed. Mary remains in the tomb weeping, Jesus appears to her, but tells her that he must ascend to the Father.
OR
Matthew 28:1-10 -
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb, there was an earthquake as an angel of the Lord came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow ... the guards shook and became like dead men. The angel said "Do not be afraid; ... Jesus ...is not here; for he has been raised ...go quickly and tell his disciples, '....he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him." The women ran to tell his disciples - and met Jesus as they went.
Themes
Resurrection, life out of death, rejoicing, alleluia.Free artwork
Free-use hymns
All you that Seek the Lord who Died - Wesley
Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
Awake, My Heart, With Gladness - Kelly
Before the Throne of God Above - Bancroft
Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands - Massie, tr from Luther
Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
Awake, My Heart, With Gladness - Kelly
Before the Throne of God Above - Bancroft
Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands - Massie, tr from Luther
Christ is Risen Alleluia - Monsell
Christ the Lord is Risen Today - Wesley
Come let us with our Lord Arise - Wesley
Come Ye Faithful Raise the Strain
Finished the Strife of Battle Now - Neale
Hark Ten Thousand Voices Sounding - Kelly
Jesus Lives: thy Terrors Now - Cox
Light's Glittering Morn Bedecks the Sky - Neale
Love's Redeeming Work is Done - Wesley
O Sons and Daughters let us Sing
Sing God's Easter People Sing - Mowbray
That Easter Day with Joy was Bright
The Day of Resurrection - Neale
The Strife is O’er - Pott
The Whole Bright World Rejoices Now - Dearmer
This is the Day - Garrett, or various other versions
This Joyful Eastertide
Thou art the Way: to Thee Alone - Doane
Hymns which may still be copyright
After Darkness Light - GreenAll Heaven Declares - Richards
Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia - Olson
Christ has Risen While Earth Slumbers - Bell/Maule
Christ is Alive let Christians Sing - Wren
Christ is Risen as he Said - Dudley-Smith
Christ is the World's Light, he and None Other - Pratt Green
Come all who Look to Christ Today - Jones
First of the Week and Finest Day - Mowbray
Glory in the Highest to the God of Jeaven - Idle
He has Risen - Richards
Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice Proclaims It
Led like a Lamb to the Slaughter - Kendrick
Let us Talents and Tongues Employ - Kaan
Now is Eternal Life - Briggs
Resurrection Hymn (See What A Morning) - Townend
Sing, God's Easter people, sing! - Mowbray
Walking in a Garden at the Close of Day - Greenwood
We have a Gospel to Proclaim - Burns
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