![]() The hymn was inspired in 1886 when the composer of the music, Daniel B. Osbeck cites 1 Samuel 15:22: “And Samuel said, ‘Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken better than the fat of rams.’” Perhaps this is the best we can do in this case. Some sources suggest 1 John 1:7, but, as UM Hymnal editor Carlton Young points out, there does not appear to be any substantial resemblance to this passage and the content of the hymn. We are not sure of the text upon which the author, John H. Gospel songs often take a kernel of Scripture and weave a personal or first- person reflection around the chosen passage. Many readers of this column grew up singing this familiar gospel song in Sunday School classes, worship services, revival meetings and other gatherings of the church. To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.” < When we do his good will, he abodes with us still, “When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, ![]()
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