Question:
Ok, so I was looking through hymns, found one I liked, and it inspired me to write a song. This was a while ago btw. Anyway, this is the original hymn by Jack p. Scholefield, it's called Saved, Saved.
I've found a friend, Who is all to me,
His love is ever true;
I love to tell how He lifted me
And what His grace can do for you.
Refrain
Saved by His power divine,
Saved to new life sublime!
Life now is sweet and my joy is complete,
For I'm saved, saved, saved!
He saves me from every sin and harm,
Secures my soul each day;
I'm leaning strong on His mighty arm;
I know He'll guide me all the way.
Refrain
When poor and needy and all alone,
In love He said to me,
"Come unto Me and I'll lead you home,
To live with Me eternally."
Refrain
And then this is my song (RC)
Verse 1:
Father You are all to me
Your love is ever true
You alone have delivered me
By your grace have I known you
Chorus:
Saved by Your power divine
Saved to new life sublime
Life now is sweet and my joy is complete
For I'm saved, I am saved, I am saved
Verse 2:
You make me walk in Your chosen path
To be conformed into Your Son
Keep me from Your righteous wrath
Let only Your will be done
Chorus x2
Bridge x2:
Behold, He's mighty, a towering fortress of strength
Behold, He's love
Behold, He crushes all those who oppose Him
For He is God
So you sort of see my dilemma, there are similarities in the lyrics (the melody, rhythm and whatnot are totally different though). What do I put in the credits? And, please RC the song. Also, if you could suggest a title, or should I borrow the original's title?
Answer:
CyberHymnal has that song on their site listed as written in 1911. If that's true, it's out of copyright by now so you don't have any problems in that regard. Technically, you don't really even have to give credit to the original author, though I would certainly recommend it. I would just say "Words and music by *your name*, except chorus lyrics adapted from 1911 hymn 'Saved, Saved' by Jack Scholfield," or something to that effect.
In His love,
Nate
Answer:
Thanks for that Nate.