New Hymn Texts of John A. Dalles

This is a sampling of some of my hymn texts.Try them in worship. You may sing the hymns that appear under my copyright here, for one-time use in worship, with proper copyright information. Let me know if you do, by sending an email. Afterward, send a copy of the bulletin. I don’t charge a fee for one-time use, but encourage a donation of your discretion, to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15026, "In honor of the hymns of John A. Dalles".

Friday, May 18, 2012

Tread the Trails of Glory

Tread the Trails of Glory

Text: John A. Dalles, May 18, 2012

Tune: RACHIE

Meter: 6565D with refrain

Tread the trails of glory,

Serving Christ the king;

Step by step in daily living,

Loudest praises bring!

Joining in the journey,

Walking in Christ’s way

In the presence of the Savior,

Through the day!

Refrain:

Tread the trails of glory,

Serving Christ the king;

Step by step in daily living,

Loudest praises bring!

Jesus calls disciples

To become His friends,

In the company of caring,

So Jesus sends.

Onward through the ages,

Outward to the world,

Filled with confidence and joy, now

Serve the Living Lord!

Refrain:

Sisters, will you join us?

Brothers, shall you share?

Friends, delight in reaching others,

Here and everywhere!

Bring the gifts and talents

God has given you—

As you give them, Christ will use them;

See what Christ can do!

Refrain:

Permission granted for one-time use in worship with proper copyright information as shown above. Please do send me one copy of your bulletin if you use the hymn.

Please note also that this text is not strictly 6565D with refrain, but that is the meter designation for the old Welsh tune RACHIE, and if you listen to it, by clicking on the tune name, you will find that the words match the notes in the tune effectively.

Living Lord, of Grace and Blessing

Text: John A. Dalles, May 18, 2012

Tune: BLAENWERN

Meter: 8787D

Living Lord, of grace and blessing,

You have called us as your own,

Given us your word unceasing,

Loving kindness, you have shown!

May our hearts rejoice in caring

For the ones you make and tend;

May our hands reach out in sharing,

And encouraging each friend!

Living Lord, so strong and soothing,

Grant your mercy, balm and care—

Healing, guiding, helping, doing

Loving kindness, everywhere!

We would set aside distraction

Concentrate on doing good,

May we be your church in action,

Serving daily as we should!

Living Lord, death could not keep you

From the rising from the grave,

Faithful people ever seek you

For you free and bless and save.

Make us more alert in doing

All you say, with joy and grace;

May our lives be spent pursuing

Righteousness in all our days!

Living Lord, each morn we seek you,

And your guidance we would take;

Ever-blessed because you speak to

Every prayer and plea we make.

God who made and knows us wholly,

Christ who is our saving friend,

Spirit sent to make us holy:

We will praise you, without end!

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Permission granted for one-time use in worship with proper copyright information as shown above. Please do send me one copy of your bulletin if you use the hymn.

Down the Ages

A hymn of the ongoing work of Christ - For All Saints Sunday

Text: John A. Dalles, May 18, 2012

Tune: COEDMOR

Meter: 878787

Down the ages, saints have offered

Endless praises, wise and well.

Sharing wonders of the Gospel,

As they worked, good news to tell—

Living in the light of Jesus,

Down the ages, to this day!

Since the day when Jesus called them

As God’s word inflamed their soul

And the ways of faith enthralled them

Saints still seek the kingdom’s goal—

Living in the light of Jesus,

Down the ages, to this day!

Come and cast off vain ambition,

Clothe yourselves in love and grace,
Serving Christ, your only mission,
As God sets the time and place!
Living in the light of Jesus,
Down the ages, to this day!

Humble servants, scholars, poets,

Teachers, preachers, all who care,

Friends who love the Lord and show it,

Taking Jesus everywhere.

Living in the light of Jesus,

Down the ages, to this day!

See them in one great procession,

One in Christ and one in faith,

Praising, serving, in succession,

Christ the Living Lord of grace!

Living in the light of Jesus,

Down the ages, to this day!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

If We Go Where Jesus Leads Us

If We Go Where Jesus Leads Us

A hymn of discipleship

Text: John A. Dalles, May 17, 2012

Tune: CALON LAN

Meter: 8787D

If we go where Jesus leads us,

He reveals a better plan,

For the route to gallant highlands,

Calls our faith to understand!

Call the Lord, at morn or midnight,

Call the Lord, throughout the day,

Call the Lord, at noon and twilight,

Call the Lord, to lead the way!

Call the Lord and learn the reason,

Why the peaceful lilies grow,

From the ground they spring in season,

Bloom and bless Christ by their glow!

Call the Lord, at morn or midnight,

Call the Lord, throughout the day,

Call the Lord, at noon and twilight,

Call the Lord, to lead the way!

And may all who trust in Jesus,

From old lifelessness move toward,

What reveals our worth and names us,

As the ones who call the Lord!

Call the Lord, at morn or midnight,

Call the Lord, throughout the day,

Call the Lord, at noon and twilight,

Call the Lord, to lead the way!

Call the Lord and learn the reason,

Why the smallest sparrows fly

From the fledgling nest, in season,

Tiny feathers win the sky!

Call the Lord, at morn or midnight,

Call the Lord, throughout the day,

Call the Lord, at noon and twilight,

Call the Lord, to lead the way!

Call the Lord and learn the reason,

Why the saddest heart shall sing,

From the love that grows, in season,

Joy shall come and earth will ring!

Call the Lord, at morn or midnight,

Call the Lord, throughout the day,

Call the Lord, at noon and twilight,

Call the Lord, to lead the way!

If we seek the slightest blessing,

Bless all those, this day, we meet,

Show God’s kindliness unceasing:

It is Christ himself we greet!

Call the Lord, at morn or midnight,

Call the Lord, throughout the day,

Call the Lord, at noon and twilight,

Call the Lord, to lead the way!

Great God, We Hear You Call

Great God, We Hear You Call

Text: John A. Dalles, May 17, 2012

Tune: GWAHODDIAD

Meter: CM (6686) with refrain

Great God, we hear you call,

From hearth and home we come,

O make us your disciples, all—

To worship you as one!

God, we worship you!

Christ, your love is true!

Spirit, guiding all we do!

Great God, we hear you call!

II.

Each gift you gave, we bring!

Each heart you formed, we give!

Each angel hymn you wrote, we sing!

Each life made new, we live!

God, we worship you!

Christ, your love is true!

Spirit, guiding all we do!

Great God, we hear you call!

III.

As from the world we came,

So to the world we go,

Our goal, to share Christ’s holy name,

Your grace and peace to show!

God, we worship you!

Christ, your love is true!

Spirit, guiding all we do!

Great God, we hear you call!

IV.

To justly live, we pray,

To kindly speak your word,

To humbly walk with you this day,

To do as we have heard!

God, we worship you!

Christ, your love is true!

Spirit, guiding all we do!

Great God, we hear you call!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Called to be God's Faithful

II Corinthians 4:16

Text: John A. Dalles, May 3, 2012

Tune: NORTH COATES

Meter: 6565

^“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Called to be God’s faithful,

Welcomed as Christ’s friend,

In God’s Spirit, joyful,

Serving to the end!

We are not discouraged,

Never shall we fear,

We see what the Lord sees,

And the Lord is here.

Some trust force and conquest,

Others, wealth and fame;

These are truly worthless,

Without Jesus' name!

Foes though real, are fleeting,

Troubles soon shall fade,

Trust in Jesus’ leading,

Never be afraid!

Still, the world is turning,

So all time shall turn,

Unto God for learning,

When Christ shall return!

The first stanza may be sung as the final stanza.

The Fields are Ripe with Grain

A Hymn for Harvest Time

Text: John A. Dalles, May 3, 2012

Tune: ST MICHAEL

Meter: S.M. 6686

The fields are ripe with grain,

The vines, are bending low,

The harvest time has come again,

Into God’s fields, we go!

We labor not for praise—

Nor pressure from the world;

We simply offer all our days,

Unto the Living Lord!

We work from dawn to dusk;

We do the best we can.

For Christ has given us the task,

To work with heart and hand!

In confidence and grace,

We calmly carry on,

Till we shall hear the Savior’s praise,

“Well done, my friend, well done!”

We Welcome the Dawning

A Hymn for the Opening of Worship

Text: John A. Dalles, 2012

Tune: ST. CLEMENT

Meter: 6665D

We welcome the dawning—

The newly made morning—

When God, O so gently,

Turns back the night!

God calls to invite us,

In faith to unite us,

And draws near beside us,

In glorious light!

We welcome the singing

Our voices are bringing,

When God, O so kindly,

Provides the song!

The music God gives us,

Can cheer us, revive us,

And courage, provide us,

Our whole life long!

We welcome the praying

Our true hearts are saying,

The hopes we’re conveying,

So God may know!

We welcome the reading

Of scripture, and heeding

To follow God’s leading,

Where ever we go.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Tread the Trails of Glory

Living Lord, of Grace and Blessing

Down the Ages

Thursday, May 17, 2012

If We Go Where Jesus Leads Us

Great God, We Hear You Call

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Called to be God's Faithful

The Fields are Ripe with Grain

We Welcome the Dawning

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