Comments on: What Song Does Your “C”hurch NEED To Sing? http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/ Carlos Whittaker's Weblog Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:53:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: chris day http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-249562 chris day Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:23:11 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-249562 we need a song on personal revival. my pastor stumbled across a song i wrote while looking through my file of music the other day - didn't know i wrote it. asked if i could lead it at the conference we had last week. i did because he asked. see i don't ever want to self promote anything i do. so in my mind it was a God thing that he chose it and asked for it. and now he wants it to be such a song. <br><br>i feel blessed and am scared outta my socks at the same time...secretly hoping maybe someday this could be a song that would catch on across the global church....but then again i am a dreamer. we need a song on personal revival. my pastor stumbled across a song i wrote while looking through my file of music the other day – didn't know i wrote it. asked if i could lead it at the conference we had last week. i did because he asked. see i don't ever want to self promote anything i do. so in my mind it was a God thing that he chose it and asked for it. and now he wants it to be such a song.

i feel blessed and am scared outta my socks at the same time…secretly hoping maybe someday this could be a song that would catch on across the global church….but then again i am a dreamer.

]]> By: chris day http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248937 chris day Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:23:11 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248937 we need a song on personal revival. my pastor stumbled across a song i wrote while looking through my file of music the other day - didn't know i wrote it. asked if i could lead it at the conference we had last week. i did because he asked. see i don't ever want to self promote anything i do. so in my mind it was a God thing that he chose it and asked for it. and now he wants it to be such a song. <br><br>i feel blessed and am scared outta my socks at the same time...secretly hoping maybe someday this could be a song that would catch on across the global church....but then again i am a dreamer. we need a song on personal revival. my pastor stumbled across a song i wrote while looking through my file of music the other day – didn't know i wrote it. asked if i could lead it at the conference we had last week. i did because he asked. see i don't ever want to self promote anything i do. so in my mind it was a God thing that he chose it and asked for it. and now he wants it to be such a song.

i feel blessed and am scared outta my socks at the same time…secretly hoping maybe someday this could be a song that would catch on across the global church….but then again i am a dreamer.

]]> By: Brian http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248741 Brian Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:13:42 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248741 we're singing one about drawing near to God and needing Him to draw near to us; relying on the Holy Spirit to work in us; and surrending ourselves completely to Him. That's the most current song revealed to us in MN. we're singing one about drawing near to God and needing Him to draw near to us; relying on the Holy Spirit to work in us; and surrending ourselves completely to Him. That's the most current song revealed to us in MN.

]]> By: Mike T. http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248664 Mike T. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:42:08 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248664 Good points - and I honestly don't know where I stand on the subject. I think it's a fascinating debate. Good points – and I honestly don't know where I stand on the subject. I think it's a fascinating debate.

]]> By: mrsDeb http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248638 mrsDeb Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:21:34 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248638 Soul shaking gospel. <br><br>The kind that makes you think the song has ended, for just a few seconds and then starts back up again. The kind that evokes a smile and the ugly cry. The kind that reminds you how small the current moment is and how large eternity is. The kind that won't let you drop your hands or care about whether you're singing in key. Soul shaking gospel.

The kind that makes you think the song has ended, for just a few seconds and then starts back up again. The kind that evokes a smile and the ugly cry. The kind that reminds you how small the current moment is and how large eternity is. The kind that won't let you drop your hands or care about whether you're singing in key.

]]> By: Texas in Africa http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248618 Texas in Africa Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:02:23 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248618 One of the things I love about my church is that we DON'T sing songs that have a shelf life of less than 30 years. I don't mean that Tomlin, etc. songs can't be powerful, but there's a reason that the old hymns last 100+ years. The theology is solid, and the connection to Christians through the centuries and around the world means something. <br><br>That we sing the Gloria Patrie (Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, 'tis now and ever shall be, world without end, amen. Amen.) every single Sunday is incredibly centering. What else but what's in those words do we really need to focus on? One of the things I love about my church is that we DON'T sing songs that have a shelf life of less than 30 years. I don't mean that Tomlin, etc. songs can't be powerful, but there's a reason that the old hymns last 100+ years. The theology is solid, and the connection to Christians through the centuries and around the world means something.

That we sing the Gloria Patrie (Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, 'tis now and ever shall be, world without end, amen. Amen.) every single Sunday is incredibly centering. What else but what's in those words do we really need to focus on?

]]> By: Matt Webb http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248617 Matt Webb Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:01:37 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248617 I'm an 18 year old college student who grew up in a contemporary environment and I dare say that the converted hymns (from purely piano+vocal to full band) are my favorite worship songs. I think they really capture the message of the Gospel better than most new songs today. (Not to hit on new songs - I do like them still). In regards to "Before the throne of God above", the theology in that song is incredible. Everytime I sing it I am called to remember almost every part of the Gospel! I love it. I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that I think we may not give "deep and rich" material enter the church as much as we should because of our own preconceived notions regarding the spiritual status of the people around us. I'm an 18 year old college student who grew up in a contemporary environment and I dare say that the converted hymns (from purely piano+vocal to full band) are my favorite worship songs. I think they really capture the message of the Gospel better than most new songs today. (Not to hit on new songs – I do like them still). In regards to “Before the throne of God above”, the theology in that song is incredible. Everytime I sing it I am called to remember almost every part of the Gospel! I love it. I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that I think we may not give “deep and rich” material enter the church as much as we should because of our own preconceived notions regarding the spiritual status of the people around us.

]]> By: Emily Huguley http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248598 Emily Huguley Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:24:05 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248598 Song of Hope<br>Robbie Seay Band Song of Hope
Robbie Seay Band

]]> By: transitionpete http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248572 transitionpete Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:44:49 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248572 we going thru a series in authentic christian community right now. i've been mildy dismayed at the lack of tunes that address the importance of living for God in the context of laying down our lives for one another. we going thru a series in authentic christian community right now. i've been mildy dismayed at the lack of tunes that address the importance of living for God in the context of laying down our lives for one another.

]]> By: Mike T. http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/11/what-song-does-your-church-need-to-sing/#comment-248569 Mike T. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:26:12 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=6142#comment-248569 I only meant b/c each church has its own worship style. It would be perfect (and is perfect) for Sunday morning at another type of church. The language of hymns is deep and rich, but also maybe not as accessible to those new to church. Not sure... I only meant b/c each church has its own worship style. It would be perfect (and is perfect) for Sunday morning at another type of church. The language of hymns is deep and rich, but also maybe not as accessible to those new to church. Not sure…

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