I respect those who write Christian music. Yes, even Hillsong United. Everyone, except for the guy who sung the song at Hillsong Conference last year that pretty much went along the lines of:
"I will never stop loving you
You will never stop loving me
I will never stop
I will never never stop"
I wish I was joking. I'm not sure what saddens me more, him singing so passionately a song with such empty words that are an insult of the love that sent Jesus to the cross, or the thousands of people that filled Acer Arena that night who sung along equally as passionate.
It then followed with a guitar solo. I wonder how much glory God really got in all that...
But, the great songs of our time, and of times before us, and the hymns - I have so much respect for every person who has sat down and said "I want to convey the gospel and God's wonders in song so that they are memorable for all" and then actually done so.
I attempted to. I'm no better than Mister Guitar Solo. I think I'll stick to random prose in future.
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Thank you that your love
Meant Your son crucified on a cross
Thank you that your love
Meant His death was sufficient for us
To be brought home
Where you longed for us to be
Thank you thank you Lord
That you have chosen me
Those nails hammered in, one by one
You turned away from Your only Son
He took Your cup, took your penalty
He drank till it was finished, for me
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