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 - 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 number of hymns that may still be copyright are also included, if they are particularly appropirate.
Readings
First:Exodus 12:1-14 - The Lord tells Moses and Aaron how to celebrate the Passover - because the Lord will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn in the land, except where he sees the blood as a sign. And future generations will celebrate this way as a festival to the LORD;
OR Ezekiel 33: 7-11 - The prophet explains that God will hold him responsible for failing to pass on information from God.
Psalm 94 - O that today you would listen to his voice, harden not your heart / Come ring out our joy to the Lord / Come in and let us bow and bend low.
Second: Romans 13 8-14 - All the commandments are summed up in a single command: You must love your neighbour as yourself - love is the answer to every one of the commandments.
Gospel: Matthew 18: 15-20 - Jesus outlines a process for resolving conflicts in the community - approaching the offender first and then the elders - "Where two or three meet in my name, I am there."
Themes
Christ's on-going presence in the world. Relationships. Reconciliation. Love. Being faithful to God's word.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
A Charge to Keep I Have - Wesley
Being of Beings God of Love - Wesley
Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love - Wesley
Day of Judgment Day of Wonders - Newton
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost - Wordsworth
Great Shepherd of thy people, hear - Newton
Hail, thou once-despised Jesus - Bakewell
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought - Gilmore
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee - Bonar
Jesus, Lord of All Creation - Wesley
Jesus We Look to Thee - Wesley
Jesus, Where'er Thy People Meet - Cowper
Lead Me, Lord (lead me in Thy righteousness) - from Psalm 5:8, author unknownLord of Glory, You Have Bought Us - Alderson
Soldiers of Christ Arise - Wesley
You Servants of the Lord - Doddridge
Wake O Wake With Tidings Thrilling - Burkitt
We Gather Together to Ask the Lord’s Blessing - Baker
Being of Beings God of Love - Wesley
Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love - Wesley
Blest be the Tie that Binds
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Christ the Lord is risen again - WinkworthDay of Judgment Day of Wonders - Newton
Draw us in the Spirit's Tether
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost - Wordsworth
Great Shepherd of thy people, hear - Newton
Hail, thou once-despised Jesus - Bakewell
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought - Gilmore
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee - Bonar
Holy Holy Holy - Heber
Jesus, Lord of All Creation - Wesley
Jesus We Look to Thee - Wesley
Jesus, Where'er Thy People Meet - Cowper
Lead Me, Lord (lead me in Thy righteousness) - from Psalm 5:8, author unknownLord of Glory, You Have Bought Us - Alderson
O God, My Faithful God - Winkworth
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee - GladdenSoldiers of Christ Arise - Wesley
You Servants of the Lord - Doddridge
Wake O Wake With Tidings Thrilling - Burkitt
We Gather Together to Ask the Lord’s Blessing - Baker
Hymns which may still be copyright
Christ, You Teach Us of Your Kingdom - Gillette (ref)
Forgive our sins as we forgive - Herklots
God, how can we forgive - Duck
God when Human Bonds are Broken - Kaan
I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord - Wren
Jesus Stand Among Us - Kendrick
Lead On, O Cloud of Presence - Duck
Where Two or Three - Kendrick
Why Is This Night Different - Gillette (ref)
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