We Want to Pass It On…
Kurt Kaiser was born in 1934
in Chicago. While known for his
youth musicals, Kaiser composed
more than 60 hymn texts & tunes,
the most famous is “Pass It On.”
In 1969, Kaiser collaborated on a
musical: Tell It Like It Is” written to
get young people involved in church.
On a Sunday night I was sitting by
the fireplace, and it occurred to me
it only takes a spark to get a fire
going & the rest came very quickly.
My wife suggested that I should
say something about shouting
it from mountain tops, and that
ended up in the third verse.
Pass It On gained traction in
congregation when it appeared in
Hymns for the Living Church (1974)
& the song appeared in 10 hymnals.
Lord, we’ll Pass On the Gospel:
My son, Be strong in the grace
that is in Christ Jesus. And
the things that you have heard
from me among many witnesses,
commit these to faithful men
who will be able to teach others
also. You therefore must endure
hardship as a good soldier of
Jesus Christ (2Tim 2:1-3). Amen.
Lord Jesus, help us not to be
ashamed of You; but remember
that You have not given us a
spirit of fear, but of power & love.
Empower me to speak boldly as I
proclaim the mystery of the gospel.
Give me Your compassion for
the lost and help me to see their
true condition, and to be moved
with love to reach out to them.
Send us as laborer into yr harvest.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Lord, Fill me with the power of
Your Holy Spirit so that we can
be effective witnesses for You.
Pray that the fruit of the Spirit:
love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control
would be evident in my life.
Cause your light to shine before
others so that they may see my
good works and give You glory.
Open doors for me to share Your
Good New, soften their hearts
and enable me to share it with
respect and gentleness. Amen.
Lord, It only takes a spark
To get a fire going.
And soon all those around
Can warm up in its glowing.
That’s how it is with God’s love
Once you’ve experienced it.
You spread His love to ev’ryone
You want to pass it on…
I wish for you my friend
This happiness that I’ve found.
You can depend on Him
It matters not where you’re bound.
I’ll shout it from the mountain top
I want my world to know.
The Lord of love has come to me
I want to pass it on. Amen.