I like that quote! That's why I'm a fan of most of the old hymns, not only because they sound beautiful, but because of what they teach. I mean, take "When I survey the Wondrous Cross". It's a beautiful song:
"When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood."
I mean, that's amazing! It's such a powerful song, teaching us about Christ's sacrifice and how little we deserve it, and also teaching us! Sigh... they just don't write it like that anymore!
And very witty, that last statement I thought was very deep and spiritual, until I actually got it. It's been an eleven hour day at uni doing a BA, I'm too tired to actually think philosophical thoughts!
Re: Singing
"When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God;
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood."
I mean, that's amazing! It's such a powerful song, teaching us about Christ's sacrifice and how little we deserve it, and also teaching us! Sigh... they just don't write it like that anymore!
And very witty, that last statement I thought was very deep and spiritual, until I actually got it. It's been an eleven hour day at uni doing a BA, I'm too tired to actually think philosophical thoughts!