Hymns for Proper 14 (Ordinary 19), Year C (10 August 2025) - Revised Common Lectionary

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A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the ninth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C.

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 such 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 relevant.

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comment box near the bottom of the page.



Readings  

First: 
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 - The prophet's warning of Sodom and Gomorrah: the Lord will not take your offerings because your hands are full of blood. Remove the evil of your doings ... If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword.
OR
Genesis 15:1-6 - The word of the Lord to Abram in a vision, saying he have not only a heir, but more descendants more than the stars in the sky

Second: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 - It was by faith that Abraham set out .. it was by faith that Sarah was made able to conceive.

 Gospel:   Luke 12: 32-40 - Do not be afraid - give to the poor and provide treasure for yourselves in heaven:  Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect - parable of the faithful and unfaithful servants.


Themes

Urgency, faith, faithfulness, being ready.   We are God's chosen people, looking forward in faith and hope to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and a glorious future.



Art for this week

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


Free-use hymns






  • Let all the World in Every Corner Sing
  • Let There be Light - Marriot
  • Let Us Plead for Faith Alone - Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
  • Lift Every Voice and Sing - John R Johnson (1873–1954), adapt from James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938)
  • Light's Abode Celestial Salem - John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
  • My Lord, What a Morning - unknown
  • Now to Him Who Loved Us - Waring (1792-1827)

  • O Bread of Heaven (beneath this veil) - Edmund Vaughan (1827-1908)
  • O God of Bethel By Whose Hand - Doddridge
  • O God Our Help in Ages Past
  • O Lord and Master of Us All - John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)
  • O Lord of Heaven and Earth and Sea - Wordsworth
  • O Master Let me Walk with Thee (You) - Gladden
  • O Thou Who Camest From Above - Wesley
  • O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be - John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
  • Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart - Plumbtree
  • Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng - Edward H. Plumptre (1821-1891)
  • Since Jesus Came Into My Heart - McDaniel (1850-1940)
  • Spirit of Faith Come Down - Wesley
  • Strengthen For Service Lord The Hands - Humphreys, Dearmer - trans from St. Ephraem, Syrus

  • Take my Life and Let it Be
  • Take Time to be Holy - William Dunn Longstaff (1822-1894)
  • Teach Me my God and King - Herbert
  • The God of Abraham Praise - Olivers
  • The King Shall Come when Morning Dawns
  • The Lord Will Come and Not be Slow - Milton
  • The Pilgrim's Song (Children of the heavenly King) - John Cennick (1718-1755)
  • The Voice of God is Calling - Holmes (1879-1964) - free use in the USA
  • The Work of Faith (Author of faith, eternal Word) - Wesley
  • There is A Land of Pure Delight - Watts
  • Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne and Thy Kingly Crown - Elliot
  • Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow - Baring-Gould (1834-1924)
  • Thy Hand O God has Guided - Plumptre
  • Thy Kingdom Come O God - Hensley
  • To the Name of Our Salvation - John Mason Neale (1818-1866)




Hymns which may still be copyright


  • Have no Fear Little Flock - Verse 1: Zimmermann (1930-2022). Verses 2-4: Jillson (1931-2010)
  • Here on the Threshold of A New Beginning - Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)
  • Lord We Turn to You For Mercy - Leckebusch
  • O Day of God, Draw Nigh - Scott (1899-1987)
  • Song of Hope - Alvin Schutmaat (1921-1988), trans. From traditional source

  • Wait For the Lord - Communauté de Taizé
  • We have this Treasure (from the Lord our God) - Lou Fellingham (b. 1974), Nathan Fellingham (b. 1977), Michael Busbee (1976-2019)
  • We Trust the Mighty Love of God - Gaunt
  • What Does the Lord Require - Bayly (1901-1984)
  • When He Comes Back - Stewart

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