Legal Rights & Permissions
All original songs, recordings, lyrics, artwork, and related materials published by Awake and Renew are offered as a free resource. Because our lyrics are built upon the foundation of various Holy Bible translations (including the CSB, NIV, NLT, BSB, and others), we manage our licensing in a way that honors the scholars and publishers of those translations while keeping the music accessible to you.
All songs, recordings, and related materials are
© Awake and Renew. All Rights Reserved.
(Individual release years apply from © 2025 – 2026).
Note: We maintain a standard ‘All Rights Reserved’ copyright to comply with Bible translation requirements and to ensure the theological integrity of the Scripture used in our songs.
Free Use Policy
Although we maintain standard copyright, we grant you permission to use our music for non-commercial ministry and personal use. This applies to all current and future recordings, lyrics, and related materials.
What You May Do
You are welcomed and encouraged to:
| Stream, Download, and Share | Listen to and share the music freely with others for personal encouragement. |
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| Church & Ministry Settings | Play or perform the music in non-commercial settings, including church services, small groups, Bible studies, youth groups, and non-ticketed ministry conferences and retreats. |
| Education | Use in Christian schools and homeschool environments for classroom instruction, morning assembly, or campus atmosphere (such as hallway music), provided no fee is charged for the listening experience. |
| Hospitals & Care Facilities | We permit the use of our music for private patient comfort, chaplaincy, or hospice care, provided no fee is charged for the music itself. |
| Personal Use | Personal devotion, study, and memorization. |
Proper attribution to Awake and Renew is required.
CREDIT LINE EXAMPLE: Music by Awake and Renew (awakeandrenew.org). Scripture lyrics are adapted and used by permission. All rights reserved.
What Is Not Permitted Without Permission
Since we must adhere to international copyright laws regarding Bible translations, a specific license is required for the following:
Awake & Renew lyrics are a “Scripture Mosaic” — carefully curated from multiple Bible translations — we are committed to honoring the copyright and stewardship of the scholars and translators behind every verse. Our permissions are designed to respect their guidelines while furthering our mission to help you hear the truth, know it, and live it. To protect the integrity of the Word and our creative work, the following are not allowed without prior written authorization:
| Public/Commercial Spaces | Playing our music as background ambience in for-profit retail or business environments. For use in these environments, or for monetized videos, podcasts, or ticketed events, please contact us for specific licensing details. |
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| Commercial Use | Commercial use of any kind—including resale, monetization of videos/films, advertising, or use in revenue-generating events—is strictly prohibited. |
| Ticketed Events | Any event where an admission fee is charged. |
| No Modifications or Derivatives | You may not modify, remix, or adapt the music or lyrics. |
| Unattributed Use | You must include the credit line above when using the music in public or digital spaces. |
Scripture Credits & Copyrights
The lyrics for Hearts and all subsequent projects are a creative compilation of various Bible translations. Usage includes both full-verse citations and partial-verse fragments. These texts have been creatively adapted and arranged for musical meter, rhythm, and poetic structure while maintaining original theological meaning.
All Scripture is quoted for nonprofit ministry purposes in accordance with each publisher’s guidelines.
For a full list of specific Bible translation copyright notices used across our discography, please visit our Bible Translation Copyrights page.
Commercial Use Permissions
If you would like to use our music for any commercial purpose—including monetized videos, podcasts, films, advertising, digital distribution, or ticketed events—please contact us to discuss a formal license.
Each of our “Scripture Mosaics” is crafted to maintain the theological integrity of the source text. These works are used by permission from the original Bible translators; therefore, commercial licensing must ensure compliance with both the musical copyright and the specific Scripture translation’s guidelines.
How to Request Permission: To help us understand your needs, please contact us with the following information:
- Name or Organization
- Project Description: (A brief overview of your vision)
- Song Selection: (The specific track(s) you wish to use)
- Distribution Plan: (How and where the music will be played)
- Revenue Status: (Whether the project is monetized or generates revenue)
For a full list of our Bible translation copyright acknowledgments, see our copyright page.
