tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post2039801715759454228..comments2024-03-28T19:16:46.275-05:00Comments on The Watchman's Bagpipes: Some Thoughts on Songs Used for WorshipGlenn E. Chatfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-48768687011830646112016-02-02T12:04:48.458-06:002016-02-02T12:04:48.458-06:00Anonymous 2/2 11:04,
You obviously don't get ...Anonymous 2/2 11:04,<br /><br />You obviously don't get the point. And, by the way, now where does it say in the Bible that "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come" will be the only thing we sing, and even if we do repeat it, it won't be for working up the emotions!Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-78138383556909984702016-02-02T11:04:35.468-06:002016-02-02T11:04:35.468-06:00Boy, you're going to hate heaven, having to si...Boy, you're going to hate heaven, having to sing over and over throughout eternity, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come."<br /><br />I hope you won't be too bored singing it for eternity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-10322030363824044542016-01-21T11:52:21.341-06:002016-01-21T11:52:21.341-06:00I've been enjoying playing through a songbook ...I've been enjoying playing through a songbook of what they used to call "negro spirituals." I especially like "Gospel Train." By contrast, today's black church songs are prone to painfully long stretches where the same phrase is repeated over and over. It loses my interest, I'm afraid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-29004984410841623732016-01-21T09:49:39.537-06:002016-01-21T09:49:39.537-06:00Carolyn,
I'm hoping to finish my next "R...Carolyn,<br /><br />I'm hoping to finish my next "RAAH" post for publishing today. Wait until you see what I have about "worship"!Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-6856279592623175992016-01-21T09:48:11.733-06:002016-01-21T09:48:11.733-06:00Anonymous 1/21, 2:16AM
I don't see a problem ...Anonymous 1/21, 2:16AM<br /><br />I don't see a problem with swearing allegiance to Christ. And I don't see how that is an "American thing" either.Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-22787185449831306672016-01-21T07:32:41.333-06:002016-01-21T07:32:41.333-06:00HI Glenn,
As I've said here before, I'm a...HI Glenn,<br /><br />As I've said here before, I'm a trained musician who has attempted to address this issue with leadership... that music fit for congregational worship needs to be doctrinally solid and uncomplicated musically. But for the most part they do not listen, because they are thinking of achieving a "sound" or a "style", or they just like all the contemporary songs and bring them into the assembly without considering their worthiness for corporate worship. I've told leaders that the typical contemporary song is written BY performers FOR performers, and therefore is too difficult for the average congregant. In contrast, the average hymn is usually more substantial lyrically and is far easier to sing. Leave the complicated pieces for special music, but even then, the vocalists need to sing with proper diction so people in the congregation can understand the words! <br /><br />But what do I know, right? After all, the 20-something guy with the guitar is "in charge". And if you think "touch not the Lord's anointed" is an attitude only found in those crazy charismatic churches, think again!<br /><br />I freely confess that I have grown to despise - and I do mean despise - what passes today for "corporate worship".<br /><br />-CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-90433441858887766712016-01-21T02:16:12.466-06:002016-01-21T02:16:12.466-06:00About the mission song, I don't even swear all...About the mission song, I don't even swear allegiance. That is a very American thing, is it not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-77684284233705992342016-01-20T09:36:37.571-06:002016-01-20T09:36:37.571-06:00I think the repetition, the loudness, the visuals ...I think the repetition, the loudness, the visuals on the screens, etc are meant to stir up emotion and create certain feelings. True worship is meant to engage the mind but the trend is toward feelings and sensory experiences. It might be instructive to ask some young people what their thoughts are about all of this. Why do they think it's this way? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-86308636929279317582016-01-20T09:31:36.935-06:002016-01-20T09:31:36.935-06:00Glenn we have much the same issue as you at our ch...Glenn we have much the same issue as you at our church. I think that they are trying to appeal to the young(er) people. Music is being made much more important to them than our generation and for that reason it has become the focus. The focus should be the Word read and preached, and of course our churches still have it, but less so, with more focus on music. They think they have to keep appealing to bring more in so that the church can grow both numbers & buildings when the older people are be gone. I too truly grieve at this trend and wonder what will become of them as they point these young people to songwriters and ministries that are truly off theologically and ecumenical to boot (Hillsong, Darlene Zscech, etc)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com