In ministry training we're taught to consider how what we look like, sound like, act like, ect... either invites or repels others. But I think it's a bit arrogant to assume the world notices religious efforts. So, to be fair, "if (not when) the world thinks 'church', what does it see?"
Lyrics: Jeff Kreh
We rose too early to go and listen to what the Reverend had to say, but there was nothing reverent 'bout the way we sat and stared, taking it in, stifling signs of yesterday, but no signs were given soaking up his page.
Taught to listen, so we all listen, but do we ever try to think or reason how it all applies to this season? Taught to adhere, but we don't come near – don't come near to being Jesus...
Singing the songs, not thinking any thoughts, not praising any cross. Saying the lines, no echo in the mind, looks like a waste of time
Rhyming with the world, day in and out, without any meaningful deeds, so deceived a building fill the need and we justify the cost by sanctifying that which is of no use in the weak but to keep up and compete, losing souls to comfortable seats.
Taught to attend. Must all attend lest we reap the whispered criticisms, known as “one” - still in division. Taught to contribute all that's not our soul...we're not even really whole
Singing the songs, not thinking any thoughts, not praising any cross. Saying the lines, no echo in the mind, looks like a waste of time
To any looking in.
To any looking in, all they see is sin.
Can't you see the hurt within? Why can't you see the hurt within?
To any looking in, all they see is sin.
To any looking in.
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I like it. It reminds me of that conversation we were having about the difference between pew warming and doing. I can't wait to hear it.
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Melinda
I wish I could hear these. The lyrics are all great and I'll comment more specifically soon -- time is always a factor -- but I wish I could hear them.
ReplyDeleteSo much of both the affect and effect of music comes from the instrumental or the combination of instrumental and lyrics.
But your lyrics are great. I know you're looking for more than "they're great!" so I will go back and comment more specifically on each post.
Thanks for sharing these.
I think this song really poses the question, If God is Love, Why are we not experiencing LOVE ~ Joy, Compassion, Forgiveness, Authenticity? Perhaps those who sit in the pews are just as "lost" as those who choose not to sit in the pews?
ReplyDeleteLoving God is not a duty ~ Loving ourselves is not a duty ~ Loving God is Loving Us ~ Loving US is Loving GOD ~that's all there is ~
I like the word usage for echo in your chorus. With one word you are describing so well what it feels like when our mind has replayed something that we have listened to. With your song you have cleverly painted a picture of the human in church reflecting on 'church meaning'. With the word echo you help the listener see through the eyes of one who is there at the moment reflecting.
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