I've oft been asked (as music leader in several ministries)
"What do you think about modern praise songs?"
EASY ANSWER: God can STILL inspire new songs that put His Words to music / guide us in praying to & praising Him-- and
ENCOURAGE, when Life is Tough.
SO: Why not use BOTH old & new? I struggle not to reply "Silly question" when people ask how. ("Blended Worship" is the church-ese term.) ...
Even with old beloved hymns, we have to watch whether they match up with God's Bible words.
As a church musician, church already knows
I refuse to play
"Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior.... while on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by."....
WAY many scriptures tell us we can feel sorry for how Fanny felt as she wrote this, but it needs to move to a different CHORUS that says Feelings are Wrong when we doubt God's promises.
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As photo shows: God OFTEN reminds us of His Word thru putting songs "in our head"... but He can never encourage us with this old beloved one.
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Much joy to you in finding OLD hymn Reminders of God... NEW ones to have fun with.... and maybe even growing your OWN music, writing lyrics / music to serve God! - DdO:)
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