And you've actually heard all of them, huh? So, just what is it about "all of them" that prompted that response?
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What's the worst Christian hymn?
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Scuba Pete
Le plongeur avec attitude...
Hey Kat,
I am getting the vibe that most who don't like some of these songs have a bigger problem with the message within them. It's absolutely offensive to them so it's no wonder they don't like "most" hymns.
I am getting the vibe that most who don't like some of these songs have a bigger problem with the message within them. It's absolutely offensive to them so it's no wonder they don't like "most" hymns.
SoyLeche
meh...
BTW, Jonny - thanks for the links. I've been wondering where I could find a video of that first link. If I ever end up giving a class in church on the topic of hymns I already know which ensign article I'd like to base it around ( LDS.org - Ensign Article - Singing Hymns with New Power ), and this video illustrates really well what he is talking about.
Great stuff.
BruceDLimber
Well-Known Member
I don't recall it being sung where I was, though I did hear it (rarely) later on.
Anyway, it's all the more ironic given the Iranian government's recent publicity trick in--I think--Teheran!
Bruce
kateyes
Active Member
I love the music to Amazing Grace-especially when it is on the bag pipes--cannot say I care much for the words--but then never considered myself a wretch or blind. I can see it as a significant song for those who FOUND salvation after a less than gracious life.
I always liked the beat of Onward Christian Soldiers--since I was raised singing it--I don't think I ever saw it as a militaristic song. Battle Hymn of the Republic--sends chills down my spine, ..."As he died to make men holy--let us die to make men free"--doesn't have to be a literal death but is a call to us all not to let others be enslaved--politically, emotionally, personally.
I don't generally care for the hymns with bloody or gory imagery.
I always liked the beat of Onward Christian Soldiers--since I was raised singing it--I don't think I ever saw it as a militaristic song. Battle Hymn of the Republic--sends chills down my spine, ..."As he died to make men holy--let us die to make men free"--doesn't have to be a literal death but is a call to us all not to let others be enslaved--politically, emotionally, personally.
I don't generally care for the hymns with bloody or gory imagery.
SoyLeche
meh...
I've always heard it "let us live to make men free" - but maybe the LDS hymnbook has altered lyrics.
kadzbiz
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I thought it was the same one with different verses.
BruceDLimber
Well-Known Member
Hmmm.
I should perhaps post its Unauthorized Verse:
"We are all divded,
"Not one body we!
"Some lack hope, some doctrine;
"All lack charity!"
<g, d & r>
Bruce
kateyes
Active Member
The original lyrics use die--more modern versions change the lyrics to "let us live"--some versions are also changed to gender neutral--"As he died to make us holy, let us live to make us free................!
Buttercup
Veteran Member
Keya! It's so great to see you!
SoyLeche
meh...
Why are you sorry - you just gave us a new way to annoy you
Laaaa Laaaa Diidaa LaaLaa Diidaa, Laaaa Laaaa Diiidaaa La Daaa....