The music DOES matter

[Madea]

Those who know me know that I am not fond of the transition to more "modern" music in church services. I just love Southern Gospel and my beloved red book hymns. And, I would always feel guilty when I just couldn't regularly attend a church when the focus in the music was more modern. And then it just hit me, the music is the worship. The sermon edifies our souls, but the music is pure worship. And the red book is my comfortable spot for worship.

We aren't all the same. I'm just sorry that so many have left us red book worshipers behind.

 

[mei lan]

Well, now you've done it. This is a HUGE soapbox of mine. I shall expound on that, but it'll have to be tomorrow, because I'm tired.

 

[ShoeDiva]

Well, now you've done it. This is a HUGE soapbox of mine. I shall expound on that, but it'll have to be tomorrow, because I'm tired.

I have coffee!!

 

[ShoeDiva]

This is just me...... but I could not regularly attend a church that had the modern music. Bands, light, sound. I am not going to a concert. :dunno
(No offense to anyone that enjoys that atmosphere. )

 

[Madea]

Well, now you've done it. This is a HUGE soapbox of mine. I shall expound on that, but it'll have to be tomorrow, because I'm tired.

Expound away. I've been stomping this soapbox for years!

 

[Foxmeister]

We went to this old church built in the 1880s two weeks ago. They sing nothing but hymns written between that period of time and the 1930s. I had never heard any of them before.

I like many of the traditional hymns, but I also like today's praise music as well.

 

[I'm Floored]

And I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. The great thing about this debate is....it's not a debate at all!

Madea and I know each other well enough to know that our faith is our foundation. We each share true relationships with Christ - and those make each of us who we are.

I personally prefer "modern" music - worship songs and bands. For many years, I felt kinda empty when I left church. When I found a church in my mid 20s whose worship style included the type of music that touches my heart - my worship changed....and my faith deepened.

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

 

[LisaC]

I fall right down the middle of the line - I love traditional hymns, but I also love contemporary Christian music. I feel like our church does a good blend of both - we have a choir and a small band, but we don't have a rock concert.

 

[Guard Dad]

Our church is somewhat blended. I like some of the contemporary music, but there's also some of it that I don't care for. Traditional is what speaks to me. And as a bass in the choir, there isn't much of a place for me in contemporary music.

But I'm glad that we do some contemporary. And I support any gospel music that conveys the word of God through it. If it touches someone's soul and is true to God's word, it must be good.

 

[Madea]

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

Here's the key!

I'm certainly not judging anyone on their preference. I'm choosing to no longer judge myself because of mine. There are some of the new praise songs that speak to me, so I guess I am coming around some. I just have some old favorites that really move my soul.

 

[LisaC]

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

Here's the key!

I'm certainly not judging anyone on their preference. I'm choosing to no longer judge myself because of mine. There are some of the new praise songs that speak to me, so I guess I am coming around some. I just have some old favorites that really move my soul.

Girl, you just made me think of this old hymn:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

 

[I'm Floored]

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

Here's the key!

I'm certainly not judging anyone on their preference. I'm choosing to no longer judge myself because of mine. There are some of the new praise songs that speak to me, so I guess I am coming around some. I just have some old favorites that really move my soul.

Girl, you just made me think of this old hymn:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

That's good stuff no matter what kind of music you like!

 

[Guard Dad]

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

Here's the key!

I'm certainly not judging anyone on their preference. I'm choosing to no longer judge myself because of mine. There are some of the new praise songs that speak to me, so I guess I am coming around some. I just have some old favorites that really move my soul.

Girl, you just made me think of this old hymn:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

THAT...is one of the most powerful songs in the hymnal.

 

[LisaC]

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

Here's the key!

I'm certainly not judging anyone on their preference. I'm choosing to no longer judge myself because of mine. There are some of the new praise songs that speak to me, so I guess I am coming around some. I just have some old favorites that really move my soul.

Girl, you just made me think of this old hymn:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

THAT...is one of the most powerful songs in the hymnal.

And now, thanks to Madea, it is stuck in my head!!! ;D

 

[Guard Dad]

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

Here's the key!

I'm certainly not judging anyone on their preference. I'm choosing to no longer judge myself because of mine. There are some of the new praise songs that speak to me, so I guess I am coming around some. I just have some old favorites that really move my soul.

Girl, you just made me think of this old hymn:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

THAT...is one of the most powerful songs in the hymnal.

And now, thanks to Madea, it is stuck in my head!!! ;D

Me too. But the way this day is starting out, I need that message.

 

[ShoeDiva]

And I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. The great thing about this debate is....it's not a debate at all!

Madea and I know each other well enough to know that our faith is our foundation. We each share true relationships with Christ - and those make each of us who we are.

I personally prefer "modern" music - worship songs and bands. For many years, I felt kinda empty when I left church. When I found a church in my mid 20s whose worship style included the type of music that touches my heart - my worship changed....and my faith deepened.

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

:thumbsup I am not sure I have ever heard Southern Gospel. :dunno

 

[Madea]

And that's just the thing. Our relationship with Christ is what matters. The music we use to worship Him is a preference. It's not inherent to our salvation. But I'd no more want a friend who is uncomfortable with "my type of music" to be forced to participate in a worship service I attend, than I'd want someone to think I was "un-Christian" if I didn't listen to Southern Gospel.

:love

Here's the key!

I'm certainly not judging anyone on their preference. I'm choosing to no longer judge myself because of mine. There are some of the new praise songs that speak to me, so I guess I am coming around some. I just have some old favorites that really move my soul.

Girl, you just made me think of this old hymn:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

THAT...is one of the most powerful songs in the hymnal.

And now, thanks to Madea, it is stuck in my head!!! ;D

You're welcome

 

[RNG]

It is well is one of my all time favorites! I am one who likes both. I do love my southern gospel but I also like contemp. also. I don't like going to a church that is extremely loud with flashing lights and all that but I do like to hear contemporary music every now and then.

Some of the hymns that really move me and that I absolutely love are:

Because He Lives, Amazing Grace, Love Lifted Me, He Lives, Fill My Cup Lord, Just As I am...etc...just to name a few =)

There is one I sang as a child that I just love to this day...not sure if anyone knows it, but its called "When My Feet Touch The Streets Of Gold". I just love that song :love

 

[mei lan]

Girl, you just made me think of this old hymn:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

OK, no time for my real tome on this subject (I'll try to get to it tonight), but do you know the story behind this song? From Wikipedia (not normally a primary source, but it's quick today and I have read this elsewhere):

This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford’s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871 at the age of four, shortly followed by the great Chicago Fire which ruined him financially (he had been a successful lawyer). Then in 1873, he had planned to travel to Europe with his family on the SS Ville du Havre, but sent the family ahead while he was delayed on business concerning zoning problems following the Great Chicago Fire. While crossing the Atlantic, the ship sank rapidly after a collision with a sea vessel, the Loch Earn, and all four of Spafford's daughters died. His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, "Saved alone . . .". Shortly afterwards, as Spafford traveled to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write these words as his ship passed near where his daughters had died.

I'm sorry, but there is just NO WAY that some/much/most of this modern so-called worship music written by 20-somethings sitting in air-conditioned offices at a music company in Nashville M-F 9-5 can compare to this. This is REAL.

More later. :climbingdownoffsoapbox:

 

[Guard Dad]

Girl, you just made me think of this old hymn:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

OK, no time for my real tome on this subject (I'll try to get to it tonight), but do you know the story behind this song? From Wikipedia (not normally a primary source, but it's quick today and I have read this elsewhere):

This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford’s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871 at the age of four, shortly followed by the great Chicago Fire which ruined him financially (he had been a successful lawyer). Then in 1873, he had planned to travel to Europe with his family on the SS Ville du Havre, but sent the family ahead while he was delayed on business concerning zoning problems following the Great Chicago Fire. While crossing the Atlantic, the ship sank rapidly after a collision with a sea vessel, the Loch Earn, and all four of Spafford's daughters died. His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, "Saved alone . . .". Shortly afterwards, as Spafford traveled to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write these words as his ship passed near where his daughters had died.

I'm sorry, but there is just NO WAY that some/much/most of this modern so-called worship music written by 20-somethings sitting in air-conditioned offices at a music company in Nashville M-F 9-5 can compare to this. This is REAL.

More later. :climbingdownoffsoapbox:

Yep, I knew that.