May 2009
03.30.2009

WHAT IS AN “OLD SONG”?

Part 3 of a 3-part Series

As I have pointed out in my two previous columns, an “old song” is not just relevant to a person’s age, but more so to that person’s life experiences within or without the church. The SOLUTION is not to abandon any of the musical styles that we currently use in praising the Lord but rather to embrace the new as well as the old.

We should realize that, as each generation ages, fewer of their songs will be recognized. In the future, only a few of the very best examples of all styles will remain. Those that will stand the test of time will be the ones that are not just the most representative of a generation’s musical style but, more importantly, those that are based on profound Biblical truth.

Thus, I believe that in 200 years, Christians will still be singing Martin Luther’s A Mighty Fortress is Our God (1500’s), Fanny Crosby’s To God Be the Glory (1800’s) and Terry York’s Worthy of Worship (1980’s). The vast majority of the future’s praise and worship music HAS YET TO BE WRITTEN by those not yet born. I believe that thrills God. It does me!

-Mark


Click here for Part 1 of 3 - Do I know What an "OLD SONG" is?
Click here for Part 2 of 3 - What is an "OLD SONG" is?

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