The death of hymn?

Now at first I am sure some of you are getting worked up about this and are waiting for me to say something harsh towards hymns. Well….Im not.

I love rock n roll, distortion, electric guitars, drums and all that goes with it but I also have a great appreciation for the simple old-time hymns.

Today I have found myself playing a variety of hymns and just worshiping. It’s not my normal “play my guitar to kind of music” but I have enjoyed it.

My Grandma whom I love deeply always tells me that hymns will come back around but really I don’t think that they have ever left. They are the foundation for many of the songs being written and sung today.

The hymn’s music were written simply (piano,organ) but the words had depth and meaning(Something that we have gotten away from). I love hearing hymns that have been redone or worked into existing songs that we sing today and even just singing it like the original.

Will hymns die out? Of course not. Will they play a supporting role in the worship music of tomorrow? I don’t know…but we shall see!

Theres a few hymns that are my favorite, what about you?

One comment

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    Pam Raby · August 10, 2011

    It is Well with My Soul. One of the best ever written!

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