Lajos Gal

1879–1964 · Hungary · Romantic

Author

Lajos Gal (1879–1964) was a prominent Hungarian church musician and hymn writer who made substantial contributions to Lutheran hymnody in Central Europe. Serving in ministerial and musical capacities within Hungarian Protestant churches, Gal was instrumental in developing and preserving the Lutheran hymnic tradition during a transformative period in 20th-century Hungarian religious life. His work encompassed both the composition of new hymns and the stewardship of existing Lutheran musical repertoires, reflecting the theological and pastoral concerns of Central European Protestantism. Gal's legacy remains significant in Hungarian church music history, representing an important bridge between traditional Lutheran hymnody and modern Protestant worship practices in the region.

Hymn Texts (12)

Christ Mighty Savior (700)
I Gave My Life for Thee (1858) · 7.7.7.7
Now the Light has Gone Away (1870) · 7.7.7.7
On Our Way Rejoicing (1871) · 7.7.7.7
Greet Now the Swiftly Changing Year (1874) · 7.6.7.6 D
I Am Trusting Thee Lord Jesus (1874) · 8.7.8.7
Lord Speak to Us That We May Speak (1874) · 7.7.7.7
O Savior, Precious Savior (1874) · 7.7.7.7
Take My Life That I May Be (1874) · 7.7.7.7
Take My Life That I May Be (1874) · 7.7.7.7
The Lord is My Light (1874) · 7.7.7.7
My God My Father Make Me Strong (1920) · 8.8.8.8