Gospel song introduced emotional terms : The Gospel Song . In 1963 , the Second Vatican Council made congregational participation , for Catholics , much more accessible by instituting the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy . The CSL allowed for the use of local language and music style in the Mass . Every movement of God has a soundtrack . The Jesus People Movement , for example , made congregational singing more accessible because Pastors encouraged songwriters to write for the movement : it ’ s folk melodies were easy to sing and the lyrics matched the culture .
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WORSHIP SONGS SEVEN TIPS
1 . Choose songs with theologically correct lyrics . Watch out for songs with lyrics based first on feeling and art and then theological accuracy . Congregational singing plays a great role in the formation of the individual ’ s theology . Lex Orandi , Lex Credendi ! ( As we worship , so we believe !)
2 . Choose Scripture based songs . One of the most transforming aspects of congregational singing is memorizing scripture . The Word of God is transforming . Transformed worshippers are engaged worshippers . The Bible says , “ All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching , for reproof , for correction , and for training in righteousness , that the man of God may be complete , equipped for every good work . ( 2 Tim . 3:16-17 ) Music carries the message of Scripture deep into the memory of the worshipper . One of the best ways to memorize scripture is by singing scripture in songs . We know Jesus memorized scripture because he quoted it many times . When Jesus was on the cross he quoted Psalm 22:1 : “ My God , my God , why have you forsaken me ?” Psalm 22 is a song ! Jesus was quoting a song lyric on the cross . It ’ s important to teach people transformational songs they can sing when facing their cross .
3 . Choose songs the congregation can sing . Not all songs were written for the congregation to sing . Watch out : if your worship team has a hard time learning the melody of a song , your congregation will most likely struggle to sing it . Songs with wide vocal ranges , challenging rhythms and difficult intervals should be avoided . Vocal ranges that are too high or low result in less congregational participation . Congregationally friendly songs are engaging .