Setting one's own texts to music

Grace and peace, everyone, and a very happy New Year.

I have started setting my own hymn and carol texts to music; this seems a fairly harmless occupation and need not involve leaving the house.

I am wondering whether anyone here has any advice or other thoughts. My taste runs to the solidly traditional. I have been leaning heavily on Hawley Ades's _Choral Arranging_ and would welcome other suggestions.