tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17937506.post116179680737076637..comments2023-10-24T08:51:39.726-05:00Comments on In Lay Terms: Let It GoRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10308078791932985528noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17937506.post-24990530235825378452007-07-01T14:01:00.000-05:002007-07-01T14:01:00.000-05:00Ross,I agree with your basic arguement. The probl...Ross,<BR/>I agree with your basic arguement. The problem I have is that many (mine included) churches are adopting the new hymnal (LSB) without researching it first to see if it's best for their particular congregation. I was under the understanding that it would contain the best of the old and the new in one hymnal. However, they have mixed old and new together. Ex: new words to old tunes, New words in the old prayers. I say, have old prayers and new prayers, old hymns and new hymns. We sang the hymn "Let us ever walk with Jesus" today and no one knew the words. The entire hymn has been rewritten but the tune and title are the same. Parishoners have been singing these tunes for years and praying these prayers.... Now we are not focusing on the meaning or praising from the heart, rather we are trying to relearn the words. There is a cognitive dissonance created from this that leaves the worshiper really unsettled. It's like a woman who can't decide whether to where slacks or a dress to church. So, instead of wearing slacks one week and a dress the next, she decides to wear both at the same time..... I don't believe their "noble" mission has been accomplished with this new hymnal (LSB). Thanks. Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com