Comments on: The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/ Reforming Fundamentalism (IFB) through Reformed Theology Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:02:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: asaph http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-10749 asaph Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:55:08 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-10749 i only have 1 album by keith and i listen to it almost exclusively. there is so much power in those songs and it lacks the sensuous quality of a lot of other modern music. it is absolutely what i have been searching for! i only have 1 album by keith and i listen to it almost exclusively. there is so much power in those songs and it lacks the sensuous quality of a lot of other modern music. it is absolutely what i have been searching for!

]]> By: “The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement” « Worship God http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-9546 “The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement” « Worship God Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:39:22 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-9546 [...] article  “The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement” by Bob Hayton, is probably one of the best at summarizing this more recent movement and will [...] [...] article  “The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement” by Bob Hayton, is probably one of the best at summarizing this more recent movement and will [...]

]]> By: Paul http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-/#comment-6039 Paul Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:09:31 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-6039 Ninety percent may exaggerate the facts but not the truth. Many of the hymns in the hymnal strain to rise to the isipid level of many of the modern hymns being foisted upon churches anxious to appeal to and attract the young. These "traditional" hymns acquired respectability in the same way these insipid modern hymns will--they were hot for a generation but lacked any real substance, grace, or power. Fortunately, many of the new and traditional hymns show the excellence that those who sacrifice to Christ expect--we give our best and work to ensure that our best is objectively excellent. The post-exile prophets lambasted the returning exilees for offering defective animals to God. We should take a lesson and offer the Christ remarkable hymns that will garner recognition (if not praise) from even the secular wings of the artistic, musical, and literary worlds. Paul Ninety percent may exaggerate the facts but not the truth. Many of the hymns in the hymnal strain to rise to the isipid level of many of the modern hymns being foisted upon churches anxious to appeal to and attract the young. These “traditional” hymns acquired respectability in the same way these insipid modern hymns will–they were hot for a generation but lacked any real substance, grace, or power.

Fortunately, many of the new and traditional hymns show the excellence that those who sacrifice to Christ expect–we give our best and work to ensure that our best is objectively excellent. The post-exile prophets lambasted the returning exilees for offering defective animals to God. We should take a lesson and offer the Christ remarkable hymns that will garner recognition (if not praise) from even the secular wings of the artistic, musical, and literary worlds.

Paul

]]> By: “Across the Lands” by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend « Fundamentally Reformed http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-6036 “Across the Lands” by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend « Fundamentally Reformed Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:21:58 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-6036 [...] October 1, 2007 Here is another great song from the authors of “In Christ Alone”. Keith Getty and Stuart Townend are producing what has been called modern hymns. I discuss their work in my post, “The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement”. [...] [...] October 1, 2007 Here is another great song from the authors of “In Christ Alone”. Keith Getty and Stuart Townend are producing what has been called modern hymns. I discuss their work in my post, “The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement”. [...]

]]> By: “The Power of the Cross” by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend « Fundamentally Reformed http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-6035 “The Power of the Cross” by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend « Fundamentally Reformed Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:37:15 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-6035 [...] Best Live Worship Album…Ever. Learn more about the music of Keith Getty and Stuart Townend here. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Modern Hymn WritersJesus commands my destinyThe [...] [...] Best Live Worship Album…Ever. Learn more about the music of Keith Getty and Stuart Townend here. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Modern Hymn WritersJesus commands my destinyThe [...]

]]> By: Friday Blog Love « FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-6034 Friday Blog Love « FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:24:38 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-6034 [...] just discovered a very cool older post over at Fundamentally Reformed called THE RISE OF THE MODERN HYMN MOVEMENT, as well as a newer follow up post; MODERN HYMN WRITERS.  Mandy, you should enjoy this.  Being in [...] [...] just discovered a very cool older post over at Fundamentally Reformed called THE RISE OF THE MODERN HYMN MOVEMENT, as well as a newer follow up post; MODERN HYMN WRITERS.  Mandy, you should enjoy this.  Being in [...]

]]> By: The Rise of Modern Hymns « Seminarian http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-6038 The Rise of Modern Hymns « Seminarian Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:58:18 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-6038 [...] 22nd, 2007 by seminarian Looking for new worship music for your church?  Check out this link for an excellent article regarding the modern hymn movement.  Though it is about a year old, it is [...] [...] 22nd, 2007 by seminarian Looking for new worship music for your church?  Check out this link for an excellent article regarding the modern hymn movement.  Though it is about a year old, it is [...]

]]> By: Ken http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-6037 Ken Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:51:14 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-6037 Lets be careful about making distinctions about vocal music in the church. According to paul, all the vocal music that we sing in the church would be considered hymns. I often hear congregation members, and other traditionalists refer to the GREAT POETRY and DEEP THEOLOGICAL TRUTH in hymns. While this is true of many of the great hymns of our faith, I believe that one could argue that this pertains to perhaps 10 percent of all of the hymns found in any particular hymnal. The other 90 percent are filled with trite poetry, weak(often heretical) theology, and schmaltzy praise music of the 50's, 60's and early 70's, also (when it comes to many of the mainline denominations) tunes that are quite unsingable. The same can be said about music and texts that are being written today. There are great hymns, and there are bad hymns being written. I think that we are making a huge deal out of nothing when it comes to praising one particular "style" of music. They both have their merits, they both have their flaws. Lets be careful about making distinctions about vocal music in the church. According to paul, all the vocal music that we sing in the church would be considered hymns.

I often hear congregation members, and other traditionalists refer to the GREAT POETRY and DEEP THEOLOGICAL TRUTH in hymns. While this is true of many of the great hymns of our faith, I believe that one could argue that this pertains to perhaps 10 percent of all of the hymns found in any particular hymnal. The other 90 percent are filled with trite poetry, weak(often heretical) theology, and schmaltzy praise music of the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s, also (when it comes to many of the mainline denominations) tunes that are quite unsingable.

The same can be said about music and texts that are being written today. There are great hymns, and there are bad hymns being written.

I think that we are making a huge deal out of nothing when it comes to praising one particular
“style” of music. They both have their merits, they both have their flaws.

]]> By: Marvelous Light « Fundamentally Reformed http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-6033 Marvelous Light « Fundamentally Reformed Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:41:48 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-6033 [...] crafted, modern church music. I have previously posted the lyrics to numerous songs of the modern hymn variety. And I have just started posting lyrics to praise songs. I think fundamentalists hurt themselves by [...] [...] crafted, modern church music. I have previously posted the lyrics to numerous songs of the modern hymn variety. And I have just started posting lyrics to praise songs. I think fundamentalists hurt themselves by [...]

]]> By: fundyreformed http://www.fundamentallyreformed.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-6031 fundyreformed Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:44:42 +0000 http://fundyreformed.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/the-rise-of-the-modern-hymn-movement/#comment-6031 Clay, Thanks for passing on that link. Seems like there is great stuff there. I'll have to check them out further in the future. Blessings in Christ, Bob Clay,

Thanks for passing on that link. Seems like there is great stuff there. I’ll have to check them out further in the future.

Blessings in Christ,

Bob

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