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 - 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 that may still be copyright are also included, if these are particularly relevant.
Suggestions about other hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Second: Romans 12: 9-21 - Paul's manifesto for living as a Christian: Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; Love one another ... Rejoice in hope ... Bless those who persecute you ... Live in harmony with one another ...Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Gospel: Matthew 16: 21-28 - Jesus begins showing disciples that he suffer, be killed, and on the third day be raised. Peter rebukes him, but Jesus identifies this response as .. "setting your mind not on divine things but on human things. ” “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
Praise to the Holiest in the Heights
Moses I Know you're the Man
Wherever He Leads, I'll Go - McKinney
Would I have Answered when you Called - Stuempfle
Readings
First:Exodus 3:1-15: Moses led the flock to Horeb, the mountain of God, where the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a burning bush - God says "You are standing on holy ground .. I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham ..." - and then sends him to Pharaoh to bring the Israelites, out of Egypt. Moses asks God what name to use - God replies "I AM .."
Jeremiah 15:15-21
The prophet says ... your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, and asks why his pain is unceasing. The lord says "If you turn back, I will take you back" and "I am with you to save you and deliver you"
Gospel: Matthew 16: 21-28 - Jesus begins showing disciples that he suffer, be killed, and on the third day be raised. Peter rebukes him, but Jesus identifies this response as .. "setting your mind not on divine things but on human things. ” “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
Themes
The great I AM: Discerning and doing God's will. Struggle. The Cross. Sacrifice.Free-use hymns
All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord - Wesley
Angel Voices Ever Singing - Pott
Beneath the Cross of Jesus - Clephane
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Come, ye Faithful, Raise the Strain - Neale
Go out into the World in Peace - unknown, 1928 (ref)
God Reveals his Presence - Foster / Miller
God’s Word is Our Great Heritage - Belsheim
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost - Wordsworth
Help us to Help each Other, Lord - Wesley
Holy Spirit Truth Divine - Longfellow
In the Cross of Christ I Glory - Bowring
Jesus, Lead Thou On / Jesus, Still Lead On - Borthwick
Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee - Wesley
Jesus Where'er Thy People Meet - Cowper
Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak - Havergal
May the mind of Christ my Saviour - Wilkinson
New every morning is the love - Keble
Praise to the Living God - Mann / Gannett
Rule of Life (Do all the good you can) - Wesley
Take up Thy Cross
Take up Thy Cross
The God of Abraham Praise - Olivers
The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns - Kelly
Through all the Changing Scenes of Life - from Tate and Brady's New Version, 1696, 1698
When I Survey the Wondrous CrossHymns which may still be copyright
A Voice Was Heard in Ramah - Gillette (ref)
Go Forth for God - Peacey
Once Again (Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice) - Redman
Our God, You Called to Moses - Gillette (ref)
Show me the Way of the Cross Once Again - Redman
Would I have Answered when you Called - Stuempfle
See also ...
- Revised Common Lectionary-based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Music selection worksheet
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