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Remembrance / Armistice Day hymn suggestions

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A selection of free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) hymns and songs suitable for Remembrance Day ceremonies.

"Free-to-use" means 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.

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below, or email editor@LiturgyTools.net

Free-use hymns

Hymns for Remembrance Day services generally focus on God as protector in time of death and war, or on themes of peace-making.

The most commonly used free-use hymns at Remembrance Day commemoration services are:

Abide with Me
Flowers of the Forest
I Vow to Thee My Country (arranged Gustav Holst died in 1934, so this may not yet be public domain in all countries)
Jerusalem
O Valiant Hearts
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
The national anthem:
- God Save the Queen,
- O Canada,
- Arise Australia Fair,
- God Defend New Zealand

Others hymns with protector / thankfulness themes include:

Be Still my Soul
Eternal Father Strong to Save
God the Omnipotent King who Ordainest
Joyful Joyful we Adore Thee (which is set to the tune adopted as the EU anthem)
Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour
O God of Earth and Altar (GK Chesterton died in 1936 so this may not yet be public domain in all countries)
Once to Every Man and Nation
Out of the Depths
Praise, my Soul the King of Heaven
The Recessional (Kipling died in 1936, so this may not yet be public domain in all countries)
The Lord's My Shepherd
Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow
Thy Kingdom Come O God
To Thee O God, we Fly

Peace-oriented copyright-free hymns include:

Behold the Mountains of the Lord
In Christ there is no East or West
Jesus, Lord, we Look to Thee
Judge Eternal throned in Splendour
King of Glory King of Peace
Kum ba yah, my Lord
Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us
O God of Glory O King of Peace
Peace Perfect Peace in this Dark World of Sin
Pray that Jerusalem may have Peace and Prosperity
Remembrance - free-use in some circumstances
Shalom my Friends
Son of God Eternal Saviour

Hymns which may still be copyright

Eternal God Before whose Face we Stand -Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)

Song for Remembrance Day de Silva

We Will Remember Them - Wilcock

Suggested songs and hymns

All who Would Valiant Be

An Evening Prayer (Battersby)

Come, Let Us to the Lord, Our God

Come my Way my Truth my Life

Comfort, Comfort, O My People

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind / Humankind

From all that dwell below the skies

God be in my Head

Jesus Lord we Look to Thee

Lead Kindly Light

Lord Thy Word Abideth

O God our Help in Ages Past

Precious Lord Take my Hand

The God of Abraham Praise

The Living God be Praised

The Lord's my Shepherd

Suggestions of other hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below, or email editor@LiturgyTools.net

Resources for church-music selection

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Hymns for The Body and Blood of Christ / Corpus Christi, Year A - Catholic lectionary (7 June 2026)

Labels: Body and Blood of Christ, Suggested hymns - Catholic

A selection of free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (previously called Corpus Christi), Year A.

Most are "Free-to-use" 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.

Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

Body and Blood of Christ, Year C

Trinity Sunday, Year A

11th Ordinary Time, Year A
or
12th Ordinary Time, Year A

Body and Blood, Year B

A selection of free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) hymns and songs suitable for American Veteran's Day services.

"Free-to-use" means 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.

Seasonal note

Veteran's Day is an American observance, which now remembers with gratitude all former members of the
armed forces - as opposed to Memorial (Remembrance) Day which is for those who died at war.

After World War I, Armistice Day was observed on 11 November homoring veterans that war. After World War II, the American Congress to changed the title "Veterans Day" in 1954, and November 11 became a day to honor and give thanks for all American veterans, where-ever and when-ever they served.

Hymns for Veterans Day services generally focus on thankfulness for the service of all veterans, God's blessing and peace for the nation, as well as American patriotism.

Hymn suggestions

Patriotic / American hymns include:

America the Beautiful
Battle Hymn of the Republic
God Bless America (the 1918 lyrics are definitely public domain, the later re-write may be)
God of our Fathers
My Country 'Tis of Thee

Free-use hymns for people in battle, or after battle

Eternal Father Strong to Save
Ever Faithful to the Call - Lough (info)
For all the Saints (selected verses)
For Christ and for our Country
God of Grace and God of Glory
Lead On, O King Eternal
Lift Every Voice and Sing
O God our Help in Ages Past

Peace-oriented copyright-free hymns include:

Behold the Mountains of the Lord
Great is Thy Faithfulness
God of Glory, King of Peace
In Christ there is no East or West
Jesus, Lord, we Look to Thee
Judge Eternal throned in Splendour
Kum ba yah, my Lord
Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us
Lord Make me an Instrument of Peace (tune: The Water is Wide)
O God of Love O King of Peace
Peace like a River
Shalom my Friends
Son of God Eternal Saviour

More general hymns about peace may also be suitable in some cases.

Hymns which may still be copyright

Earth's Fragile Beauties we Possess - Willis
Forth in the Peace of Christ we Go - Quinn
I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb - Blotz

Hymns

Abide with Me

All my Hope on God is Founded

And did Those Feet in Ancient Time

I Vow to Thee my Country

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Jesus Lives, Thy Terrors Now

Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour

O God of Earth and Altar

O God our Help in Ages Past

Peace Perfect Peace in this Dark World of Sin

Silent Night

Thy Kingdom Come O God

To Mercy, Pity, Peace and Love

For more suggestions, see:

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: please leave a comment below

Resources for church-music selection

Catholic lectionary-hymns for Sundays & feasts

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Catholic Mass planning
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Music
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Hymns for ANZAC Day services

A selection of hymns and songs suitable for Anzac Day ceremonies.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free), which means that 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.

Some hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly appropriate.

Labels: Suggested hymns - Catholic

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time in Year A.

Most are free-to-use, 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 selection of hymns that are still subject to copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C

12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

Labels: Suggested hymns - Catholic

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A.

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 of these hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may be included, where they are particularly relevant to the theme.

3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C

2nd Sunday of Easter, Year A

4th Sunday of Easter, Year A

3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B

Labels: Suggested hymns - Catholic

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year A.

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. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small number of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

Suggestions about other suitable hymns are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

Seasonal note - Divine Mercy Sunday

The first Sunday after Easter is the second Sunday in the Easter Season: Easter Sunday itself is the "1st Sunday of Easter".

Within the universal church calendar, the 2nd Sunday of Easter is dedicated to the Divine Mercy devotion.

In some communities, it is known as "Low Sunday" - and has minimal if any music to give choirs and music directors a break after the demands of the Easter Triduum.

2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C

Easter Sunday

3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A

2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B

A selection of hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A.

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 selection of copyright hymns may also be included, where they are particularly relevant.

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below

This is also Mother's Day in some countries.

4th Sunday of Lent, Year C

3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A

5th Sunday of Lent, Year A

Labels: Articles

In recent years, particular days / weeks have been named as times of prayer for specific causes. These are extra to the regular liturgical calendar which is based on the events in Jesus life, particular devotions and saint's feast days.

Ususally these are for particular issues that are important to the church or causes that the church wants to promote. Some are specifically Roman Catholic (decided by the Pope or Vatican II), while others are suggested by ecumenical bodies. Some are even promoted by secular organisations - and paying is the church's response to them. And some are very local: decisions are made by local bishops, and apply in that area only, Even for world-wide observances, local bishops sometimes change the dates for their countries.

There does not appear to be any central list of these days, or even a pattern to which days-of-prayer are observed in each country. Check your local liturgical calendar for the ones that apply in your local diocese or country. That said generally a "World Day of Prayer for .." was declared by the Pope and applies worldwide. However whether or not these days are celebrated in local communities usually depends on the interest and enthusiasm of individual people.

The following lists the more common special prayer days/weeks in English-speaking countries. It is sorted according to the church-year, with Advent events listed first.

A selection of hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the Sunday of Proper 25, Year A.

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 selection of hymns which are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the Sunday of Proper 9 (14 Ordinary Time) in Year C.

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 such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included. A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if these are particular relevant.

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

3rd Sunday after Pentecost, C

5th Sunday after Pentcost, C

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Revised Common lectionary for the Sunday of Proper fifteen (twentieth Sunday of Ordinary time), 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 which are, or may be, still copyright are also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).

Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

Seasonal Note

St Mark’s Gospel is the main one used in Year B. But in Year B, between late July and the end of August, the Gospel is mostly from John 6, presenting Jesus as the Bread of Life. If you are planning music for Sunday Masses may be helpful to plan these weeks as one season, spreading your known "Eucharist" themed hymns through the weeks.