J_Edwards said: Thus, what songs and music are acceptable by your standards and how do they compare to the Word of God? Would you give us an example (names of songs, artists, tempo, beat, rhythm, etc.) of modern music that you consider to be included in "biblical worship?"
PS: anyone may answer these questions, not just Puritan.
Hey all,
I will take "anyone" to mean me too.
Here are the lyrics of a few contemporary songs that I think are great, and can be included in a worship service. There are many of the newer songs that are definitely God-centered and Christ-exalting. We are living in an amazing time; a time when extremely moving songs of love, joy, worship, and commitment to Christ are being written, and at the same time, some of the worst fluff ever penned by man. Yet, hasn't every generation had that same problem?
I don't necessarily endorse the individuals who write the songs I have listed, but the words I feel are excellent. The same is true with some of the more traditional hymns. Many of the words are excellent, but I wouldn't endorse the hymnwriter.
In Christ Alone - The Newsboys(??)
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Brought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Shout To The Lord - Darlene Zschech
My Jesus, My Savior
Lord there is none like you
All of my days, I want to praise
The wonders of your mighty love
My Comfort, My Shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship you
(Chorus)
Shout to the Lord, all the earth Let us sing.
Power and majesty, praise to the king.
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of your name
I sing for joy at the work of your hands
Forever I'll love you, forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have in you!
The first one is more like a traditional hymn, but confesses freely the soverignty of God. The second is a prayer song, one that delcares the infinite value of Christ above all things.
Kevin
