Hi there! I'm asking on behalf of a Catholic high school. It really doesn't matter if the books are tattered or contain quasi-liturgical nonsense, as long as they span from "All Creatures of our God and King" to "Here I Am, LORD". Something like old Gather or Journeysongs I or even Worship II. Bonus points if it is from post-2010.
@DominicanCantor I wish I could help you out, but I don't think my pastor would welcome a change of hymnals from Journeysongs to something more "traditional". We have about 300 copies of the 2nd Edition, but I am certain our pastor isn't open to much (musical) change right now. Hopefully you can find what you're looking for!
I wonder if sacredmusiclibrary.com has any bulk pricing on their softcover hymnals. That wouldn't be the same as free, but it might be attainable for the parish/school.
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