I have finally put my finger on what has bothered me about modern worship music, and it is this: So many of the lyrics are describing a specific emotion of the author or singer. We sing "Oh, I feel like dancing, it's foolishness I know," or "I could sing of your love forever (and ever and ever)". What happens if there is someone in the congregation that does NOT feel like dancing or singing forever? What if they are grieving deeply? What if they are questioning their faith? What if they are simply exhausted? Do we then require them to blithely sing these words that are, to them, patently false? On the other hand, to sing of God's character, His holiness and His might works, is something that anyone can do in any frame of mind. God never changes, unlike our moods and hearts. We should be singing about God, not ourselves.

God was obviously kind to Doerksen by giving him an experience of His Holiness. Now Doerksen wants to sell it commercially.

Too often the musicians up front are keen to be popstars and know little about the deep things of God. Russell is right. But I say even Doerksen wants the limelight rather than bringing us God's own word. He says a lot about how deep his experience of God is but he still wants to be a commercial success. He still wants to be a merchant in the kingdom, selling for cash the things of God. What is going on in the Kingdom? Did the Apostles sell their letters? Did Jesus sell the sermon on the mount? Did the Apostle paul sell his prison story to the newspapers to get publicity and money? Well, here is a message: There will be no merchant in the Kingdom!

I agree that the "worship" music of today is so man centered. At my local church our "praise team" doesn't seem to know when enough is enough. It is apparent to me that they are enjoying themselves up there in front of everyone and that they don't want to stop. It doesn't strike me as being particularly worshipful. Frankly I am glad when they finally quit and I feel that the worship service can begin. The great traditional hymns have become a bone thrown to older members. Music isn't a deal breaker for me and it's not the reason I go to worship. Perhaps my irritation is God trying to teach me something. I don't know but it is in my opinion entirely possible for church worship music to become an idol to those who perform it.

the only and fastest means to touch a soul is gosple music. the heart of man is susceptible to music, true worship song touches the heart that is hardened, the word of God is a double edged sword that cuts deep into the heart. i feel that a true christian music should portray the epitome of christianity which involves, the birth, the death, the crucifiction, the death and ascension of our lord and saviour jesus.and also Gods relationship with man.