A selection of hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
A small selection hymns which are still copyright may be included, where these are particularly appropriate.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Psalm: Psalm 70 - My lips will tell of your help / In you O Lord I take refuge / Be a rock / You are my hope
Second: I Corinthians - Love is patient and kind ... faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.
Gospel: Luke - Jesus spoke in the synagogue - a prophet is never accepted in his own country.
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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 hymns which are still copyright may be included, where these are particularly appropriate.
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
Seasonal note
This day sometimes coincides with 1 February which is the feast of S Brigid of Kildare, or 2 February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
Readings
First: Jeremiah- Before I formed you ... I knew you. I have appointed you as a prophet. I am with you.Psalm: Psalm 70 - My lips will tell of your help / In you O Lord I take refuge / Be a rock / You are my hope
Second: I Corinthians - Love is patient and kind ... faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.
Gospel: Luke - Jesus spoke in the synagogue - a prophet is never accepted in his own country.
Themes
The role of the prophet - trusting in God. Self-sacrifice.Suggested free-use hymns
A New Commandment
Blest are the Pure in Heart
Come O Divine Messiah
Faith and Hope and Love - Haas
God is Love the Heavens Tell it
Love Consecrates the Humblest Act
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
On Jordan's Bank
O God our Help in Ages Past
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Centre of my Life - Inwood
Gentle as Silence - White
God is Love and Where True Love Is - Quinn
Love (If I am lacking love) - Lundy
Into One we are all Gathered - Cockett
Lay Your Hands - Landry
Our God Sent His Son Long Ago - Lundy
This my Commandment
Walk with Me O my Lord - White
Where there is Love - Haas
You are Near - Schutte
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.
Blest are the Pure in Heart
Come O Divine Messiah
Faith and Hope and Love - Haas
God is Love the Heavens Tell it
Love Consecrates the Humblest Act
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
On Jordan's Bank
O God our Help in Ages Past
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Suggested hymns which may still be copyright
Before the Sun Burned Bright - SchutteCentre of my Life - Inwood
Gentle as Silence - White
God is Love and Where True Love Is - Quinn
Love (If I am lacking love) - Lundy
Into One we are all Gathered - Cockett
Lay Your Hands - Landry
Our God Sent His Son Long Ago - Lundy
This my Commandment
Walk with Me O my Lord - White
Where there is Love - Haas
You are Near - Schutte
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.
Resources for church-music selection
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