Many 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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included. A small selection of hymns which 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.
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 - Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” and then “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, ..." Jesus blesses him, and declares him to be ... Peter, and on this rock I will build my church ...
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Firmly I Believe and Truly
O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright - Benson
When I survey the Wondrous Cross
I Call to You my Rock - Leckebusch
Readings
First:Exodus 1:8-2:10 - Massacre of the infants - Moses in the bulrushes
OR Isaiah 51:1-6 - Listen to me ... Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you .... For the LORD will comfort Zion; ...Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples.
Second: Romans 12:1-8 - Present your bodies as a living sacrifice ...Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds ...For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function ... We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy .. ministry, teacher, exhorter, .. giver .. leader,
Themes
Recognising God. The church built on rock. Kingdom. Trust. Mission.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Hedge (from Luther)
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed - Watts
Built on the Rock - Grundtvig / Carl Døving
Christ for the World We Sing - Wolcott
Firmly I Believe and Truly
Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go - Wesley
Forward Through the Ages - Hosmer
God Will Take Care of You - Martin
Help us to Help Each Other Lord - Wesley
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee - Caswall
O Thou who Camest from Above - Wesley
The Son of God Goes Forth to War - Heber
When I survey the Wondrous Cross
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Mother Lined a Basket - Keithahn
God is Love and Where True Love is God himself is There - Quinn
God is our Fortress and our Rock - Perry
God of Many Names - Wren
He Is Lord, He Is Lord!
I Call to You my Rock - Leckebusch
I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me - traditional
Jesus Asked One Day - Gillette (ref)
Living for Jesus - Chisholm
Many Gifts, One Spirit (God of change and glory) - Carmines
One is the Body and One is the Head - Bell
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