The Music Lives On

I had the some of the experiences of my lifetime growing up in the Pentecostal churches of the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. Music! Music and more Music! We sang hymns, spirituals, congregational songs, altar songs, choir music and songs for ever situation in church life.

There is nothing like feeling the move of the Spirit in song. Whether it was a Sunday service, bible class, prayer and consecration, whatever the occasion, there was the music.

There was something going on every day of the week. There was never a dull moment. Unlike present times where service is no more then 90-120 minutes, we had service all day long. Music was the thread that connected everything. If you didn't play an instrument or know how to sing, they had for you tambourines, maracas, and washboards for rhythm or taught you to let your hands made a joyful "noise". Sometimes it was noise because some couldn't sing, or keep rhythm, but they sung and worshiped unto the Lord.

"Sing Till the Power of the Comes Down".

"Lift up your head, don't be afraid",

"Sing till the power of the Lord comes down".

Great songs come and go but the premise is the same, the worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I stood in front of the congregation at 4 years old singing, "This Little Light Of Mine". As in most of the churches the congregants would encourage you to do your best.

From that time I knew I wanted to do music. We also visited many churches, they called it fellowship.

I had the job of playing piano to represent my father's church. As I got older I sung solos. It was my job to learn as much music as I could.

In the 1970's through the 1990's the music started changing. Within my circles the focus was on group music, that is music performed by gospel groups, that took the mention of God out of songs and changed his name to" Love'. Now I agree that God is love, but it was done to make music more acceptable to the masses.

Now it is about worshiping God, with uplifted eyes, hands and heart for who he is. God is the focus again. Thank you Lord!

Music that is structured by the scriptures is the life of the sanctuary. If you don't believe me get without a musician.

Thank you Lord for allowing to be a worshipper!