NO MORE! The World's Most 'Worn Out' Songs?

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

That's weird that you say that, because some of the older people in our church were complaining a little about the "new" music being too WORDY! LOL!

Did you know that some of our most "precious" hymns were originally bar songs or country songs that were rewritten?

Music is a bridge that helps us "tune in" to God, it is a way to minister to the congregation, and its an avenue of praise. Therefore it doesn't matter if its the most newfangled thing on the market or a 300 year old hymn; what matters is whether it accomplishes one of those purposes.

Next time you hear a song that you don't like, stop and say to yourself: "It's not all about me. It's not all about me. It's about HIM."

If God is being glorified, hearts are being touched, worship and praise are being put forth and the Gospel is being shared...what is there to complain about?

Miss Brattfield,

Music IS a bridge that connects to the very soul of a man. In fact, music is one of the chief ways to move beyond 'flesh' and make a connection deep into the spirit of that individual.

While preaching overseas (Ethiopia stands out prominent in my mind) they would sing in a language we didn't remotely understand but all of the American crusade team would be alternately sobbing and rejoicing. Music is an amazingly powerful force used, not only in Christianity, but in most every instance of idol worship and 'dark' religions that go on today.

Two things in closing:
* First, you state that one should say, "It's not about me, It's not about me" and I agree to a point. But what is the deal with all the "Jesus is my boyfriend" songs that focus on US instead of on HIM? Many of the new Vineyard, Hillsong and even contemporary black choirs (among others) are doing songs that have little to do with God and a lot to do with "I, me, my, our and mine"

I love all kinds of music from black gospel to bluegrass and most everything in between... except Opera style! (Sorry, Hugh Rose) However, I think we're losing some precious things among us by forgetting some of those old song book songs. We still sing some 'older' songs from time to time and our Church loves it. However, my heart ached recently when I started on G. T. Haywood's "I See A Crimson Stream Of Blood" and turned to find that NOT ONE of my praise singers knew the song.

Sad indeed.

* Secondly, you say that many of our songs come from 'country' songs. I'm aware of that but there is also the 'flip side' of that coin. There are various country songs that were taken directly from Church songs. I know the woman who actually wrote "I Didn't Know God Made Honkey Tonk Angels"... to the tune of "Great Speckled Bird"!