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Contemporary Praise & Worship
At our church we sing almost exclusively Contemporary Praise & Worship. And I don't even mean "Potters Hands" (Although that is a good song). We add a new song 2-3 times per month and they are usually newer songs. This is largely because my praise team is young and they bring me songs that they have listened to and that has meaning to them.
But... what I am presenting in this thread is this.
It seems to me that, largely, older songs were about what I get. They were less about praise and actual worship. I really like the newer songs because they are very worshipful. They speak directly to God or at least speak of his love and the wonder of who He is.
Some quick examples of the older songs...
I'll fly away. It's excitement about what we get. We get out of here. God raptures us out.
Going Up Yonder. Same thing.
There is power, power, wonder working power. Ehhh... Kinda. But mostly it is about the excitement of the power of God rather than worship OF God.
Can't nobody do me like Jesus. Again... Ehhh... it depends on how you look at it I guess. But it seems to me to be about how much God can do for me.
A few examples of the more contemporary songs.
The more I seek you. The more I seek after Him the more I find Him and the more I find out about Him the more I love Him.
I Give Myself Away - I give myself away so you can use me.
Majesty - Forever I am changed by your love in the presence of your Majesty
You are the love of my life. You are the hope that I cling to. You are, You are my everything.
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