RPublic Domain HymnsR
List of 102
PD Hymns
IMPORTANT: This list is based on USA Copyright Law and is intended only as a help in researching public domain music. This list is NOT sufficient documentation that music is in the Public Domain. To prove PD status in the USA, you MUST find a published copy of the song with a copyright date of 1924 or earlier. Our PD Sheet Music Reprints are exact reprints of books and sheet music published in 1924 or earlier and include music, lyrics, and complete original copyright information. Some of these songs may not be PD in countries other than the USA.
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| The Rainbow Of God's Promise Hymn |
1922 - Smith, Charles E. V - Though your path be lone and weary C - See the rainbow of God's promise in the sky | PD Reprint | |
| A Rainbow On The Cloud Hymn |
1914 - Hewitt, Eliza E. V - Be not weary or cast down, When the heavens C - There's a rainbow on the cloud | PD Reprint | |
| Raise Me Jesus To Thy Bosum Hymn |
1894 - Birdseye, G. V - Raise me Jesus to thy bosum | PD Reprint | |
| Raise The Shining Banner Hymn |
1914 - Wallace, J. V - Raise the shining banner | PD Reprint | |
| Rally Around The Cross Hymn |
1922 - Oatman V - Ye soldiers of the kingdom | PD Reprint | |
| Rally Round The Cross Hymn |
1894 - Miller, E. F. V - Again we have come in Jehovah's name The C - Then, rally! rally! rally round the cross | PD Reprint | |
| Rally Round The Standard Hymn |
1898 - Jones, Lewis E. V - There is need of valient soldiers in the army C - Round the standard rally | PD Reprint | |
| The Raven He Feedeth Hymn |
1904 - Jones, Lewis E. V - In tender compassion and wonderful love C - The raven he feedeth | PD Reprint | |
| Reach Out A Helping Hand Hymn |
1905 - Breck, Carrie E. V - Wherever there is sorrow C - Reach out a helping hand | PD Reprint | |
| Read It Over Again To Me, The Promise Hymn |
1908 - Clements, John R. V - Read it over again to me, The promise C - Read it over again to me | PD Reprint | |
| Ready For Service Hymn |
1917 - Morris, Lelia N. V - Who, who will go to the fields C - Ready when the Master needs me | PD Reprint | |
| Ready For The Last Roll Call Hymn |
1908 - Winsett, R. E. V - I soon shall go before the judgment bar C - I am ready for the last roll call | PD Reprint | |
| Ready To Do His Will Hymn |
1903 - V - Ready to suffer grief or pain C - Ready to go, ready to stay | PD Reprint | |
| Realms Of Beauty Hymn |
1891 - V - From this world of sin and sorrow C - Farther on in the line of duty | PD Reprint | |
| The Reaper's Song Hymn |
1908 - Tillotson, Edith Sanford V - We are reapers in the field C - Working for the Lord of the harvest | PD Reprint | |
| Reapers Are Needed Hymn |
1910 - DeArmond, Lizzie V - Hark to the music resounding C - Hark, hark, comes the song On, on, join the throng D - Presbyterian Church in the US, 1861- . Southern Presbyterians | PD Reprint | |
| Reapers Are Needed Hymn |
1900 - Gabriel, Charles H. V - Standing in the market places all the season C - Lift thine eyes and look upon the fields | PD Reprint | |
| Reapers Are Needed Hymn |
1901 - Gabriel, Charles H. V - Standing in the market places all the season C - Lift thine eyes and look upon the fields | PD Reprint | |
| Reapers For The Harvest Hymn |
1905 - Rexford, Eben E. V - Lo all ready for the gathering C - Lo, the harvest ripe and ready D - Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1845- . Southern Methodists | PD Reprint | |
| The Reapers Hymn |
1871 - V - The fields are all white and the reapers are few C - We'll work in the shadow | PD Reprint | |
| The Reaping Time Has Come Hymn |
1904 - Williams, E. E., Mrs. V - Look up behold the fields are white already C - O brother hasten away to the harvest | PD Reprint | |
| The Receive Me As I Am Hymn |
1853 - Hearn, Marianne F. V - Just as I am, thine own to be C - To consecrate myself to thee D - United Brethren in Christ | PD Reprint | |
| A Recital Of Gracious Experience Hymn |
1849 - V - I waited for the Lord my God C - O he thinks of me D - Presbyterian hymnals (general) | PD Reprint | |
| The Red, White And Blue Hymn |
1861 - V - O Columbia, the gem of the ocean C - When borne by the red, white and blue D - Temperance hymnals | PD Reprint | |
| Redeemed And Saved, For Me The Savior Suffered Hymn |
1913 - Chisholm, Thomas O. V - Redeemed and saved, for me the Savior suffered C - Redeemed! Redeemed! my grateful heart keeps singing | PD Reprint | |
| Redeemed, How I Love To Proclaim It Hymn |
1882 - Crosby, Fanny J. V - Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it C - Redeemed, redeemed, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb | PD Reprint | |
| Redeemed, Praise The Lord Hymn |
1886 - Mills, Abbie V - O happy day what a Savior is mine C - O happy day what a Savior is mine D - Methodist hymnals (general) | PD Reprint | |
| Redeemed, Redeemed, O Sing The Joyful Strain Hymn |
1881 - Whittle, D. W. V - Redeemed, redeemed, O sing the joyful strain C - Redeemed, redeemed, from sin and all its woe | PD Reprint | |
| Redeemed, The Angels Fain Would Sing Hymn |
1915 - Jenkins, Leonard R. V - Redeemed, the angels fain would sing C - Redeemed, redeemed, I am redeemed through Jesus' blood | PD Reprint | |
| The Redeemer's Message Hymn |
1774 - Doddridge, Philip V - Hark, the glad sound, the Savior comes C - He's the bright and morning star D - Primitive (Old School) Baptists | PD Reprint | |
| The Redeeming Love Hymn |
1790 - V - Now begin the heavenly theme C - Redeeming love D - Presbyterian Church in the US, 1861- . Southern Presbyterians | PD Reprint | |
| Redemption Hymn |
1907 - Winsett, R. E. V - When lost in darkness and in sin | PD Reprint | |
| Reflect The Christ Hymn |
1922 - Davis, Ella May V - All nature tells us of his wondrous care C - Reflect the Savior in your life today | PD Reprint | |
| Regina Coeli, Laetare, Alleluia Hymn |
1885 - V - Regina coeli, laetare, Alleluia D - Roman Catholic Church | PD Reprint | |
| Rejoice In Hope Hymn |
1790 - Wesley, Charles V - O glorious hope of perfect love D - Wesleyan Methodist Church | PD Reprint | |
| Rejoice In The Lord Hymn |
1774 - Wesley, Charles V - Rejoice, the Lord is King, Your God and King adore C - Rejoice in the Lord alway D - Unitarian churches | PD Reprint | |
| The Rejoice, For The Lord Reigneth Hymn |
1845 - Conder, Josiah V - The Lord is King, lift up thy voice, O earth C - The Lord is King D - Lutheran hymnals (general) | PD Reprint | |
| Rejoice, Give Praise Hymn |
1919 - Tillotson, Edith Sanford V - Rejoice, give praise C - Christ shall reign | PD Reprint | |
| Rejoice, The Lost Is Found Hymn |
1889 - Bristow, Frank L. V - Joyfully march along, and shout the song C - With songs of joy, your tongues employ D - Presbyterian Church in the US, 1861- . Southern Presbyterians | PD Reprint | |
| Rejoice, Ye Broken Hearted Hymn |
1921 - Scouller, J. N. V - Rejoice, ye broken hearted C - Yes, Jesus paid the ransom | PD Reprint | |
| Remember Me Hymn |
1820 - Haweis, Thomas V - O Thou from whom all goodness flows C - Remember me, remember me D - United Brethren in Christ | PD Reprint | |
| Remember Me Hymn |
1843 - V - To thee I lift my soul, O Lord, I trust in thee C - Remember me, remember me, O Lord D - Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America | PD Reprint | |
| Remember Your Promise To Jesus Hymn |
1916 - Davis, Ruby V - Remember your promise to Jesus | PD Reprint | |
| Remembered By What I Have Done Hymn |
1871 - Bonar, Horatius V - Up and away, like the dew of the morning C - Only remembered | PD Reprint | |
| The Respect For Earth Hymn |
1769 - Watts, Isaac V - My God, permit me not to be a stranger D - Universalist Church of America | PD Reprint | |
| Rest Over Jordan Hymn |
1851 - Harmer, Samuel Young V - In the Christian's home in glory C - The Yes, there is rest over Jordan's waters D - Southern Baptist Convention, 1845- | PD Reprint | |
| Rest, My Soul, The Work Is Done Hymn |
1871 - Conder, Josiah V - Rest, my soul, the work is done D - Baptist hymnals (general) | PD Reprint | |
| Rest, Pilgrim, Rest Hymn |
1875 - V - Rest in the shadow of the Rock | PD Reprint | |
| The Rest, Sweet Rest Hymn |
1826 - Tappan, William B. V - There is an hour of peaceful rest C - There's sweet rest in heaven D - Unitarian churches | PD Reprint | |
| The Resting In Peace Hymn |
1859 - Bonar, Horatius V - Beyond the smiling and the weeping C - Sweet, sweet home D - Presbyterian Church in the USA. Northern Presbyterians | PD Reprint | |
| Resting My Soul On Jesus Hymn |
1896 - Jackson, Maud Frazer V - Resting my soul on Jesus C - Come unto Jesus, all ye that labor | PD Reprint | |
| The Resurrection Hymn |
1894 - Kiefer, A.V. V - In the resurrection morning We will see the Savior coming C - We shall rise | PD Reprint | |
| The Resurrection Hymn |
1885 - Thomas, J. Edmond V - In the resurrection morning when the trump of God shall sound C - We shall rise D - Assemblies of God | PD Reprint | |
| Return To God, Poor Sinner, It Is Meet Hymn |
1913 - V - Return to God, poor sinner, it is meet D - Roman Catholic Church | PD Reprint | |
| The Return Unto The Lord Hymn |
1812 - Collyer, William Bengo V - Return, O wanderer, return C - We are passing away D - Salvation Army | PD Reprint | |
| Return, My Soul, And Sweetly Rest Hymn |
1846 - LaTrobe, J. A. V - Return, my soul, and sweetly rest | PD Reprint | |
| The Returning Backslider Hymn |
1792 - Stennett, Samuel V - Prostrate dear Jesus at thy feet C - Crying save me, save me D - Primitive (Old School) Baptists | PD Reprint | |
| Returning Wanderer Hymn |
1790 - Wesley, Charles V - Weary of wandering from my God D - United Church of Canada. Congregational churches | PD Reprint | |
| A Revival Sought Hymn |
1863 - Midlane, Albert V - Revive thy work, O Lord, Thy mighty arm make bare C - Revive, revive, thy work D - Friends hymnals (general) | PD Reprint | |
| Revive Thy Work Hymn |
1790 - Newton, John V - Savior, visit Thy plantation, grant us Lord, a gracious rain C - Turn to the Lord, and seek redemption D - Canadian hymnals (general) | PD Reprint | |
| The Rex Gloria Hymn |
1869 - Wordsworth, Christopher V - See the Conqueror mount in triumph C - Alleluia, Christ is risen D - Presbyterian Church in the US, 1861- . Southern Presbyterians | PD Reprint | |
| Riches Of Earth I May Not See Hymn |
1886 - Lorenz, E. S. V - Riches of earth I may not see C - Riches of grace forever endure D - United Brethren in Christ | PD Reprint | |
| Riches Untold We May Find At The Throne Hymn |
1894 - Pitt, Emma V - Riches untold we may find at the throne C - Sitting at the feet of Jesus | PD Reprint | |
| Right About, Face Hymn |
1899 - Latta, Eden Reade V - Brother, O brother, in sin or disgrace | PD Reprint | |
| The Right Is Marching On Hymn |
1902 - Hosmer, Frederick Lucian V - From age to age they gather C - Glory, glory hallelujah | PD Reprint | |
| Right Must Win The Day Hymn |
1853 - Faber, Frederick W. V - Workman of God O lose not heart C - For right is right since God is God D - Temperance hymnals | PD Reprint | |
| Ring It Out With A Shout Hymn |
1921 - Ramsey, William M. V - 'Tis the story grand and true, of the Lord who died for you C - Ring it out with a shout D - National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. | PD Reprint | |
| Ring Out The Bells For Christmas Hymn |
1872 - Washburne, Edward A. V - Ring out the bells for Christmas C - Ring out the bells for Christmas D - Methodist Episcopal Church (North) | PD Reprint | |
| Ring Out The Message Hymn |
1912 - Rowe, James V - There's a message true and glad C - Merrily ring, speed it away | PD Reprint | |
| Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New Hymn |
1853 - Tennyson, Alfred V - Ring out the old, ring in the new D - Church of the Brethren, Dunkers | PD Reprint | |
| Ring The Bells Of Full Salvation Hymn |
1901 - Strouse, Clarence B. V - Ring, for the world is dying D - Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1845- . Southern Methodists | PD Reprint | |
| Ringa Vattendroppar Hymn |
1908 - V - Ringa vattendroppar | PD Reprint | |
| Ringing With His Praise Hymn |
1916 - Tullar, Grant Colfax V - In my heart there rings a song of gladness C - Ringing, my heart is ringing | PD Reprint | |
| Rise Up And Hasten, My Soul Hymn |
1881 - Smith, Joseph Denham V - Rise up and hasten, my soul C - Come, then, come, and raise the joyful song | PD Reprint | |
| Rise Up, O Men Of God Hymn |
1853 - Merrill, William Pierson V - Rise up, O men of God | PD Reprint | |
| Rivers Of Living Water Flow Daily In My Soul Hymn |
1909 - Jones, Charles Price V - Rivers of living water flow daily in my soul C - How can mortal tell | PD Reprint | |
| A Road There Is, Beginning Hymn |
1911 - Hewitt, Eliza E. V - A road there is, beginning C - And the road leads home | PD Reprint | |
| The Rock Beside The Way Hymn |
1875 - Robinson, Charles S. V - We are homeward bound to the land C - O the blessed shadow where | PD Reprint | |
| Rock In The Desert, My Shield From The Blast Hymn |
1885 - Crosby, Fanny J. V - Rock in the desert, my Shield from the blast C - My soul flies to thee | PD Reprint | |
| The Rock That Is Higher Than I Hymn |
1830 - Watts, Isaac V - Lord, hear my voice, my prayer attend C - Then lead me to the Rock D - Presbyterian hymnals (general) | PD Reprint | |
| The Roll Call Here Hymn |
1904 - Woods, H. C. V - Hear the order of the Captain calling C - Volunteer, volunteer, answer, here | PD Reprint | |
| The Roll Call In Glory Hymn |
1908 - Trotter, J. R. V - There will be a great reunion C - When the roll is called in glory | PD Reprint | |
| Roll On The Temperance Movement Hymn |
1899 - Edward, Nellie V - Roll on the temperance movement | PD Reprint | |
| Roll, Billows, Roll Hymn |
1922 - Leech, Lida Shivers V - I now can sing since I've been redeemed | PD Reprint | |
| Rolled Away Hymn |
1918 - DeArmond, Lizzie V - I have answered Yes to Jesus C - It is rolled away, rolled away | PD Reprint | |
| Room At The Cross For A Trembling Soul Hymn |
1880 - Blake, William B. V - Room at the cross for a trembling soul C - Room, room, room at the cross | PD Reprint | |
| Room At The Fountain Hymn |
1896 - Harris, Margaret J. V - I heard my loving Savior say C - Room, room, yes, there is room D - Church of the Nazarene. Nazarenes | PD Reprint | |
| Room For Jesus, Can It Be Hymn |
1922 - Miles, C. Austin V - Room for Jesus, can it be C - O my Master thou wilt find room within my heart for thee | PD Reprint | |
| Room In His Heart For All Hymn |
1916 - Powell, Ada V - There's room in the heart of the Savior | PD Reprint | |
| The Rose Of Sharon Hymn |
1853 - Palmer, H. R. V - There's a Rose that is blooming for you | PD Reprint | |
| The Rose Of Sharon Hymn |
1831 - Draper, Bourne H. V - Ye Christian heroes , go proclaim C - To distant climes the tidings bear D - Presbyterian hymnals (general) | PD Reprint | |
| Rose, Rose, Rose Hymn |
1913 - Gabriel, Charles H. V - What is sweeter, tell me C - Rose, rose, rose | PD Reprint | |
| The Roses Are Telling Hymn |
1911 - Hewitt, Eliza E. V - The roses, sweet roses, are telling the story C - Beautiful story of love | PD Reprint | |
| Rosetime, We Love Thee Hymn |
1914 - Williams, Pearl V - Rosetime, we love thee C - How we love the time of roses | PD Reprint | |
| The Rough Wooden Cross Hymn |
1903 - Rimanoczy, F. E. V - On a rough wooden cross at the top of a hill Jesus died for you and for me | PD Reprint | |
| Round Me Falls The Night Hymn |
1912 - Romanis, W. V - Round me falls the night D - United Church of Canada. Congregational churches | PD Reprint | |
| Round The Throne Of Glory, Circling Cherubim Hymn |
1883 - V - Round the throne of glory, Circling cherubim C - Holy, holy, holy, blessed Trinity | PD Reprint | |
| The Royal Telephone Hymn |
1914 - Lehman, Frederick M. V - Central's never busy, always on the line C - Telephone to glory, O what joy divine | PD Reprint | |
| Rule Of Life Hymn |
1871 - Furniss, John Joseph V - In the morning, when I waken With the cross C - Then when dressed I kneel devoutly D - Roman Catholic Church | PD Reprint | |
| Rum Invid Korset Foer Hvarje Sjael Hymn |
1892 - V - Rum invid korset foer hvarje sjael C - Rum, rum D - Evangelical Covenant Church of America (Swedish) | PD Reprint | |
| Run To Meet Me O My Father Hymn |
1911 - Waterman Louis M V - Run to meet me O my father C - Bring thy ring, thy robe, thy sandals | PD Reprint | |
| The Ruth's Choice Hymn |
1823 - Montgomery, James V - People of the living God! I have sought the world D - Universalist Church of America | PD Reprint | |
