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 that are still subject to copyright may also be included.
Readings
First: Genesis- Melchizedek King of Salem brought bread and wine, and gave a blessing to Abraham.Psalm: 109 - You are a priest forever, like Melchizedek of old / The Lord's revelation to my Master / The Lord will send from Zion / A prince from the day of your birth / The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change
Second: Corinthians - Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming his death.
Gospel: Luke - Miracle of the loaves and fishes.
Themes
We bring bread and wine which Christ transforms, like the priests of old.Eucharist. Faithfulness.
Suggested free-use hymns
Alleluia Sing to JesusAt that First Eucharist
At the Lamb's High Feast we Sing
Come and Take the Flesh of Christ
Comes let's Share in the Banquet of the Lord
Draw Near and Take the Body of your Lord
Draw us in the Spirit's Tether
Feed us now O Son of God
Godhead here in Hiding (verse 5)
Jesus my Lord my God my All
Let us Break Bread Together on our Knees
O Living Bread from Heaven
O Sacrament Most Holy
O Salutaris Hostia
O Thou who at thy Eucharist did Pray
Psalm 109 - Music for Mass setting
Sing my Tongue the Saviour's Glory
Soul of my Saviour
Tantum Ergo
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below
