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06-17-2004, 03:55 PM | #11 |
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I prefer hymns myself, but let's put all this in the context of history.
Many of Charles Wesley's great hymns simply changed the lyrics on old drinking songs. They met much the same response from the church. Wesley did this because they were reaching un-churched people... so by putting new words to a tune they knew, they were able to learn it quickly. I believe the organ was considered inappropriate when first introduced to churches. Don't know church music history that well... but I've heard those and a few others. Best not to look down on or deride something that someone else may find beneficial. In my church, we're using a lot of those choruses (including the one posted just a bit above). I'd prefer more hymns myself, but it's not about me. It's about reaching people we're not yet reaching.
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