There is a great concern over the newer songs.  Yet, there is a great apathy over the hymns.  For instance, gaze upon the first few words of Come Thou Fount.  Old song, we often sing without thinking.

 

Well, let’s think.  The first word of the song is Come.  This is strange to ask an omnipresent being to come to a place, He already is.  It is not the fact that He is already there, it is the fact that the singer is inviting Him to come.  The invitation is all important.  God will not be where He is not wanted.  The first word states, God, I want you here.  He will come.  Then the fun begins.  God cannot dwell where there is sin.  So the next line states “tune my heart.” which means change my heart.  Deal with my sin.  Deal with my rebellion.  Bring me to a point that I can truly sing honestly about your grace.

 

I know that many people do not like the old hymns, but the power behind the wording can not be disputed.  When they are sung in a reverent and worshipful manner, God’s power is unleashed.  God is then (to coin a phrase) in the house.  Think about it.  Think about the words the next time you sing them.