Hymns for the Reign of Christ / Christ the King (Proper 29, Ordinary 34) (30 November 2024) - Revised Common Lectionary

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A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the feast of the Reign of Christ (Christ the King), in Year B.

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 that are still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.



Reign of Christ , Year A



Readings

First: 

2 Samuel 23:1-7 - ...the last words of David ... "One who rules justly, ... is like the light of morning...." Is not my house like this with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant ...
OR
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 - On him was conferred sovereignty, glory and kingship ... all peoples became .. his servants

 Psalm: 92 -  The Lord is King, with majesty enrobed / the world made you firm / truly your decrees are to be trusted

 Second: Revelation 1:4b-8 - I am the Alpha and the Omega ... who is, who was and who is to come

 Gospel: John 18:33-37  - "Are you king of the Jews?" - Mine is not a kingdom of this world ... yes I am a king, I was born for this


Themes

Kingship, the person of Jesus Christ


Free use artwork

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.


Free-use hymns








  • Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus - Lemmel (1863-1961)
  • Unto Us is Born a Son - George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934)
  • Victim Divine - Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
  • We Gather Together (to ask the Lord's blessing)
  • We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations - Nichol
  • When Morning Gilds the Skies - Caswall
  • Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem - Robert Campbell (1814-1868)
  • Ye Gates, Lift Up Your Heads - from the Scottish Psalter, 1650
  • Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim - Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
  • Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones - Riley



Hymns that may still be copyright


  • Days of Elijah - Mark
  • He is Exalted - Paris
  • Hear the Call of the Kingdom - Stuart Townend (b. 1963) / Getty
  • Hosanna, Hosanna - Tuttle
  • How Great is Our God - Tomlin/Reeves/Cash
  • How Great Thou Art
  • Jesus Remember Me - Jacques Berthier (1923-1994)




  • We Will Glorify the King of Kings - Paris
  • Worthy, You Are Worthy - Moen
  • You are Crowned with Many Crowns - Sellers
  • You are my All in All (You are my strength when I am weak) - Dennis L. Jernigan (b. 1959)
  • You are My God You are My King - Delavan, Jr.
  • You Are My King (Amazing Love) - Billy James Foote (1999)

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