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 that are still be copyright may 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.
Readings
First: Isaiah 6: 1-8 - I saw the Lord seated on a high throne, his train filled the sanctuary ... whom shall I send? Here I am, send me.Psalm: Psalm 137 - Before the angels I will bless you O Lord / I thank you Lord / All the earth's kings shall thank you / You stretch out your hand and save me
Second: I Corinthians 15:1-11- I preach what they preach, and this is what you all believed.
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 - The miracle of the great catch of fish ... do not be afraid, from now on you will catch people.
Themes
Called by God - apostleship / discipleship - Christ cleanses and sends us. Faithfulness.Free-use artworks
Free-use hymns
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Holy God we Praise Thy Name
Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty
Holy is the Lord
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
The God of Abraham Praise
To Do Your Will
We See the Lord
With all my Power of Heart and Tongue (Psalm)
Come let us Sing for Joy - Haugen
Follow Me - Cockett
Haul, Haul Away - Cockett
Lord when you Came to the Seashore - Jabusch
Sing Hey for the Carpenter - Bell
The Servant King - Kendrick
When Jesus Walked Beside the Shore - Stuempfle
Will You Come and Follow Me - Bell and Maule
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Holy God we Praise Thy Name
Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty
Holy is the Lord
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
The God of Abraham Praise
To Do Your Will
We See the Lord
With all my Power of Heart and Tongue (Psalm)
Hymns which may still be copyright
Cast Out into the Deep - Collegeville composersCome let us Sing for Joy - Haugen
Follow Me - Cockett
Haul, Haul Away - Cockett
Lord when you Came to the Seashore - Jabusch
Sing Hey for the Carpenter - Bell
The Servant King - Kendrick
When Jesus Walked Beside the Shore - Stuempfle
Will You Come and Follow Me - Bell and Maule