Well in an episode they sing "Church in the Wildwood". I grew up in a small, country church and this hymn, amongst many others, was what I thought worship was until I reached middle and high school. I didn't even realize how I know them by heart but as soon as it came on al the warm memories came flooding back.
It also reminded me of something my Granny said. She doesn't enjoy modern, contemporary music. She has nothing against it. It's not some belief that it's of the Devil. She simply says that's not how she worships. She's able to have the Holy Spirit speak to her more through old hymns.
Isn't that all worship is supposed to be? Another tool God gave us to hear the Him? I think sometimes (especially us younger crowd) think bigger, newer, louder is the best form of worship. But worship is simply opening our hearts to praise God and silencing our own hearts and minds to hear what the God of Angel armies has to say. That's it. I believe some in my generation are missing out on a huge group of Christ's children, our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, that don't worship that way. Bigger, newer and louder does not mean better.
No form of worship that is in line with God's will is any better or worse than another. I think it's important to look at whom you're serving at your church. And while I believe some are so steeped in tradition they wouldn't know if the spirit fell on them if He sent a text telling them He was coming, I also think that some "old-fashioned" ways are ways that many are able to feel the presence of God.
We are not a church divided by lines of age but we all are members of a family. There's much to learn from those that have been around the block a few times. Believe it or not college teaches us about .001% of what we need to know in life. And, we can learn a lot from those old hymns with their words dripping in soul and feeling.
Of course I chose my girl, Dolly's version of the song.....
