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 still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.
Readings
First: Samuel 7 - The prophet Nathan is sent to David. to tell him that the Lord will make him great ... your house will always stand secure before me.Psalm: 88 - I will sing forever of your love, O Lord / I have made a covenant with my chosen / He will say to me "you are my Father"
Second: Romans - Glory to him who is able to give you strength to live according to the .. a mystery kept secret for endless ages but now so clear it must be broadcast to pagans everywhere.
Gospel: Luke 1 - The Annunciation: the angel Gabriel is sent to Mary ... "let what you have said be done to me".
Themes
God's love revealed in his covenant - and the new ark, Mary of Nazareth.Suggested artwork
Suggested free-use hymns
A Message Came to a Maiden YoungAt the Name of Jesus
Behold a Rose of Judah
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Lo' how a Rose E'er Blooming
My Soul is Filled with Joy / the Magnificat
My Soul Proclaims the Lord my God
O Come Divine Messiah
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Psalm 88 - Music for Mass setting
Praise we the Lord This Day
The Angel Gabriel / Annunciation Carol
The Coming of our God
The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky
The King Shall come when Morning Dawns
Suggested hymns that may be still copyright
A Sign is Seen in Heaven - Quinn
Behold a Virgin Bearing Him - McDonagh
Covenant Song - Karen Barrie (Psalm 88)
Holy Virgin by God's Decree - W R Lawrence © 1988 Kevin Mayhew Ltd
I Say "Yes" Lord - Donna Peña
I Sing a Maid - M D Ridge
Jesus Name Above all Names
No Wind at the Window - Bell
See How the Virgin Waits - Willard F. Jabusch
Tell out my Soul - Dudley-Smith
When the Angel Came to Mary - Perry
Other suggestions are welcome - please leave a comment below.
Behold a Virgin Bearing Him - McDonagh
Covenant Song - Karen Barrie (Psalm 88)
Holy Virgin by God's Decree - W R Lawrence © 1988 Kevin Mayhew Ltd
I Say "Yes" Lord - Donna Peña
I Sing a Maid - M D Ridge
Jesus Name Above all Names
No Wind at the Window - Bell
See How the Virgin Waits - Willard F. Jabusch
Tell out my Soul - Dudley-Smith
When the Angel Came to Mary - Perry
Other suggestions are welcome - please leave a comment below.
