Nick Page likes worship songs, and knows that their authors write them to bring people closer to God. But he is concerned that many modern songs are spoiled by poor poetry and vacuous language.
Taking a brief look at the history of Christian hymns and songs, he concludes that modern worship songs are modelled on the pop song rather than on the poem, and that this has led to lyrics being downgraded, and to worship leaders being seen in the role of rock stars rather than servants. He is sure that sound song-writing techniques (backed up by prayer and Bible study) are important for Christian song-writers; the book is full of practical advice to encourage higher standards of writing.
Nick Page (who lives in Oxfordshire and is author of, among other things, The Tabloid Bible) writes in a lively style with plenty of humour, which includes an imaginary correspondence between ‘anointed song writer’ Kevin Molecule and his publisher, Dwellingness Ministries. It is provocative and challenging and, although it is particularly relevant to song-writers, worship leaders and those who choose songs for services, has something to make us all think about ‘why worship songs are failing the church’.
Clare worships at St Andrew’s, Dean Court
And Now Let's Move into a Time of Nonsense
by Nick Page
Published by Authentic Media
Priced at £6.99
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