Poetry and Music written by Jay D Weaver
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Poetry and Music written by Jay D Weaver |
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I have been writing hymn-texts since 1992. In some cases, I could not find an appropriate hymn-tune, so I began writing my own music to some of them. This page lists all the hymns that I have written. Several of them have been used in services by various churches. "Savior in the Garden" has been published. I would be interested in publishing any of them.
Churches are welcome to use any of the hymns without cost. Please ask for permission before copying them in quantity. They are copyrighted. Simply send me an e-mail containing the particulars, and I will reply as soon as possible. Fees for commercial use are negotiable.
Simply click on the titles to read the hymn-texts, view the scores, and/or play the MIDI files. The MIDI files can be played with any MIDI player. To have the music play live, you must configure your browser with MIDI-playing software. You can use Media Player which comes with windows.
The scores and MIDI files can be downloaded as packages on the Download Page.
| Title | Description | Voices |
| The Abundant Life | A hymn for today | SATB |
| The Cleansing Waves | A chorus for an anointing service | SATB |
| Oh Death Where is Thy Sting? | A song about death and hope | Solo |
| Good Shepherd Lead Us | A hymn Based on the 23rd Psalm | SATB |
| I Follow the Call | A description of my faith journey | SATB or TTBB |
| If You Love Me, Feed my Sheep | A song about poverty and hunger | SATB |
| Let me see them through Jesus' eyes | A hymn about our attitudes toward others | SATB |
| Life Goes On | An Easter hymn | SATB |
| A New Kingdom Dawns | A hymn for the Advent season | SATB |
| No More Walls | An interpretation of Ephesians 2:14-22 | SATB |
| Savior in the Garden | Hymn for Maundy Thursday | SATB |
| A Ship of Grace to Set Us Free | A hymn about God's grace | SATB |
| Swing Wide the Doors | Hymn with worship responses | SATB |
| A Table Grace | A musical prayer for mealtime | SATB |
| The Tide Rolls In | A song about dealing with suffering | SATB |
| Write a New Song on Our Hearts | A hymn to the tune "Ode to Joy" | SATB |
| The Yoke of Christ is Easy | A hymn to the tune "THE OLD SHIP OF ZION" | SATB |
| Title | Description |
| The Big 'O' | A tribute to my friend Charlie Van |
| Dana Was my Motor | A tribute to my friend Dana Statler |
| The Evening Lights | On a summer evening |
| I Met an Old Friend This Week | A self-reflection |
| I Travel On | The journey of a pilgrim |
| If You Have Ears to Hear | A poem about listening to each other |
| It is Autumn | A reflection on the fall season, my life, and the environment |
| It is Spring | A family enjoys the springtime |
| It is Winter | The dangers and evils of empire |
| Ode to a Book | For book lovers only |
| Ring, Freedom, Ring | Some feelings about historical events |
| The River Flows | Preserving our precious environment |
| Of Winters and Wars | Winter as a metaphor for war |
| Stretch Out Your Hand | A Kingdom Poem |
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The Tide Moves In |
A poem of hope in times of trouble. |
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King Jesus Rules with Justice |
A poem for the Advent Season |
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Waiting for Mary |
A poem about a personal experience |
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It's Friday Night |
A love poem to my wife |
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April in Autumn |
A poem about the seasons |
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The Paths of Peace |
A poem espousing peaceful living |
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Together in His Love |
A poem espousing working together |
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Attempting a Little Haiku |
Four Haiku verses |
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Thinking on Life |
Looking at life through the species |
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The Oak and the Maple |
A metaphor for friendship |
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Come Follow Me |
What death and resurrection mean to a follower of Jesus |