Most are "Free-to-use" 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. Some hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly appropriate.
Suggestions about other hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Genesis 28:10-19a - Jacob slept with a stones under his head. He dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. ....God said "I am the Lord , the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring ... Know that I am with you ..." Jacob woke up saying ... "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.".
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Wisdom 12: 13, 16-19- Although you are sovereign in strength, you judge with mildness, and with great forbearance you govern us; for you have power to act whenever you choose. Through such works you have taught your people that the righteous must be kind, and you have filled your children with good hope,...
Second: Romans 8: 12-25- ...we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Gospel: Matthew 13 24-30, 36-43 - The parable of the weeds / tares / darnel in the wheat Jesus preached in parables to fulfill scripture - and he explained them: ... “the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!".
Themes
God as a compassionate and merciful judge. Our assurance of forgiveness because God sent his Son.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
A Charge to Keep I Have - Wesley
Abide O Dearest Jesus - Crull
Abide with Us, Our Savior - composite, from Stegmann
All Good Gifts (We plough the fields, and scatter)
Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven - Wordsworth
Almighty Father, Bless the Word - unknown pre 1832
Almighty God, Thy Word is Cast - Cawood
Author of Faith Eternal Word - Wesley
Behold the Savior of Mankind - Wesley
Beneath the Cross of Jesus - Clephane
Day of Judgment Day of Wonder - Newton
Father, We Thank Thee - Weston
Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove - Wesley
God Reveals his Presence - Foster / Miller
God Who Made the Earth and Heaven - Heber
God Will Take Care of You - Martin
Happy are they, They that Love God - Bridges
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine - Longfellow
Holy is the seed-time - Headlam
I Love to Tell the Story - Hankey / Fischer
I Will Trust in the Lord - public domain
Jesus Priceless Treasure - Winkworth
Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me - Hopper
Jesus, Where'er thy People Meet - Cowper
Jerusalem the Golden - Neale
Let Us Plead for Faith Alone - Wesley
Lord Teach us how to Pray Aright - Montgomery
Love Lifted Me - Rowe
My Lord, What a Morning - unknown
O God of Bethel by Whose Hand - Doddridge
Saviour, Again to Your/Thy Dear Name - Ellerton
Son of God, if Thy Free Grace - Wesley
Spirit of Faith, Come Down - Wesley
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus - Parker
The day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations - Nichol
Wrestling Jacob (Come, O thou traveller unknown) - Wesley
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Sower Went Forth to Sow, He Did - Whitney
Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking - Gaunt
The Kingdom of God Is Like a Grain of Mustard Seed - Grindal
Your Kingdom, O God, Is My Glorious Treasure - Rogner
Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking - Gaunt
The Kingdom of God Is Like a Grain of Mustard Seed - Grindal
Your Kingdom, O God, Is My Glorious Treasure - Rogner
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