David Gay writes: 'Admitting the truth of the observation that, in our weaker moments, many of us have tried our hand at hymn writing, I am no exception. Here are thirty-five of my compositions, with a further twenty-seven from others. I do not publish my efforts, I hasten to add, with any illusions as to my talent as a versifier... It is the doctrine that they convey which interests me. Above all, I want to speak of Christ. My aim is clear. There...