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Originally Posted by Suannehill
Well,
My experience was not so pleasant. Each time I called a song, one particular brother over called it. After years of that I stopped trying.
Sue
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Over the years, many so-called "wrong" songs were called, yet sung by many, yet were not the most suitable for the saints at that time. The liberty by all to call songs sometimes should be "moderated" by leaders, who had the other saints in mind, not their own personal preferences. This practice should be done only occasionally with a kind and loving explanation to all, that cherishes the original caller, rather than belittling him/her.
Another healthy way is to fellowship lovingly with the original caller of the song afterward the meeting about songs in general and which ones are the most suitable at various times. This is an opportunity to shepherd the callers, and appreciate their healthy desire to lead the congregation in song. The point is this ... the Lord is far more interested in the singers than the song, especially when someone like
Sue feels demeaned ... when she had only hoped to help the congregation in song when she called it.
This overriding concern with having "right songs" for "right meetings" was part of the disease which slowly crept into the LC's ... all the while losing sight of God, whom we should worship from our heart, and His children, whom he dearly loves.