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This old man was born and raised in a parsonage. Dad & Mom considered the COG one big family. When I left home and attended a church close to Camp Lejeune, I even recognized the pastor from CAmp meetings. The songs were the same as my home church. It was like , well familiar.For a few years after it remained the same. Mississippi, same songs in the choir, same family friendly folk and the pastor became like a brother within weeks and we were home again. Missouri and Tennessee the same.We travel around now and I do not recognize what is called 'Praise songs', There are so many different ones. I thought all songs were praise songs or choruses. But each church has newer or more catchy ones. I ain't fussing, I didn't swell up like a toad and stomp out. I'm old, I appreciate youth. BUT this church had attendees 99% my age. The pastor was the kid and he was pushing 50.I'll Fly Away would have had everyone of them clapping and singing. LOL. I miss songs with 3-4 verses written by good COG fellows like VEP, Ward, etc.The reason I slipped in the 'I'll Fly Away' name, was a few weeks ago we visited the Wildwood church. Sis. Powers on the piano leading the Praise team (a good one), and things were going on smoothly, when She did a loud run on the piano and belted out 'I'll Fly Away', us old folk came alive.I know we are never going back, and that is okay. But to speed up the heart rate of us old folk, an 'I'll Fly Away', 'Power in The Blood' or 'All the Heroes will Be There On That DAy' is a nice treat for us aged members. WE did have a good visit today, the pastor was very friendly and what I could understand of the sermon was a blessing. AS I said, I realize things change, they always have. I love to see youth active in a church and I don't mind backing them, but I still see the elderly, and they need a little stirring also. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

I love your blog! I love your posting! Keep it up! Proverbs 3:5-6; John 13:34-35; Acts 1:8

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You are so right, Cojak! The new songs are wonderful and have their place but to see the expressions on faces when Amazing Grace is sung...it's priceless. The burdens roll away and hands are uplifted in praise. So much history, nostalgia, and worship when those songs are sung. We used to do hymns on Sunday evenings a lot but we are not having our PM service at this time. Thanks for the reminder More of Him...less of me.twitter.com/camiracle77www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=691241499&ref=name

I wholeheartedly agree.

Convention style singing.

OK, fer all you convention song book lovers, hope this makes ya day!I have a hope, that's steadfast an sureI have an anchor, that will endureMy anchor holds, beyond the graveWith Jesus my Lord, ..........................................

Come see us, Cojak! We still do all-request singing on Sunday nights, and the majority of the songs requested are from the

My wife would hug you Dude. She did not get to meet Erma, but she met her husband at a friend's house and had a great time talking to him.We had visited the School in Minot after Eddie and Erma had left, but there was so much good said about them. Now my wife remembers the story behind the song. She still gets happy thinking about it, she just did.So, OTCP, you made mama's day bringing that up! Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

Sister Irma Williams does great at anything she does. I know of no one who possesses a greater love for the Lord and His church.Irma and Eddie, you can't beat em! Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church