This book, written in an engaging style, led to the creation of www.lyricology.eu. It briefly explores the background of singing, moving swiftly to ancient Israel. It examines the impact songs have on those who sing, and on those who listen (spiritual warfare?). It looks at the ridiculous, how nonsense songs make neither sense to evangelism, nor to the evangelized, and asks, “is there a mûmakil in the room?”
Part of the problem is caused by misunderstanding prayer. Part two covers the basics of the trinity, side-lighting the spirit to understand types of prayer (eg request, gratitude, adoration, chat), leading in turn to a better understanding of our father, our brother, and ourselves in God’s likeness.
Part three focuses on 13 problems, blemishes, within existing songs (eg buddyism, unitarianism, misvisualisation, decontextualising). The hope is that by diagnosing them, the ‘bride of Christ’ can be better treated by biblical songsmiths and so become the healthier (Eph.5:18-30).
Part four examines some specific songs, giving them a BAG (Blemish Avoidance Grade) rating: in this sample the best scores a C, and the worst a sad E. Weapons designed (Part three), this is my attack on the mûmakils, praying that we may be saved and may save. Here I also offer examples of how Christmas carols may be tweaked to better serve our world, rejoicing that joy has come to it.
Part of the problem is caused by misunderstanding prayer. Part two covers the basics of the trinity, side-lighting the spirit to understand types of prayer (eg request, gratitude, adoration, chat), leading in turn to a better understanding of our father, our brother, and ourselves in God’s likeness.
Part three focuses on 13 problems, blemishes, within existing songs (eg buddyism, unitarianism, misvisualisation, decontextualising). The hope is that by diagnosing them, the ‘bride of Christ’ can be better treated by biblical songsmiths and so become the healthier (Eph.5:18-30).
Part four examines some specific songs, giving them a BAG (Blemish Avoidance Grade) rating: in this sample the best scores a C, and the worst a sad E. Weapons designed (Part three), this is my attack on the mûmakils, praying that we may be saved and may save. Here I also offer examples of how Christmas carols may be tweaked to better serve our world, rejoicing that joy has come to it.
