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Discussion of chapters 3 and 4 Dr. Barry Liesch Biola University © 2010 Barry Liesch La Mirada, California 2

Note: This Power. Point centers more on the controversial aspects of chapters 3 & 4. It begins with chapter 4 and proceeds to chapter 3 (reverses the order). It may be useful for situations where readers have already read & digested the chapters. 3

Discussion of Praise and Worship New concept of worship Proposed during the 1970’s Judson Cornwall God’s Presence is foundational to this worship form 4

Cornwall’s proposal Worship service mirrors A journey into the Holy of Holies 5

Cornwall’s proposal Worship service mirrors A journey into the Holy of Holies Imagine. . . driving to church --> pilgrimage entering into praise --> walking thru gates entering God’s presence --> into the Holy of Holies 6

Cornwall’s proposal Worship service mirrors A journey into the Holy of Holies Imagine. . . driving to church --> pilgrimage entering into praise --> walking thru gates entering God’s presence --> into the Holy of Holies Exuberant joy changes to solemn adoration 7

Judson Cornwall Noted theologian Organist, author, teacher Pentecostal worship leader His insights adopted by many Integrated, comprehensive proposal Integrated OT and NT thinking 8

Close resemblance Cornwall (70’s) 1. in the camp 2. through gates 3. into courts 4. holy place 5. holy of holies Rounding off Vineyard (80’s) 1. invitation 2. engagement 3. exaltation 4. adoration 5. intimacy Closeout 9

Judson Cornwall/Wimber Proposal referred to variously as Praise & Worship Journey into the Holy of Holies Worship in Inner & Outer Courts Free-Flowing Praise Are these terms synonymous? Are they helpful, misleading? 10

Judson Cornwall/Wimber Proposal referred to variously as Praise & Worship Journey into the Holy of Holies Worship in Inner & Outer Courts Free-Flowing Praise Strengths/weaknesses? Gaps/missing elements? A new approach historically? 11

Judson Cornwall/Wimber Proposal referred to variously as Praise & Worship Journey into the Holy of Holies Worship in Inner & Outer Courts Free-Flowing Praise Strengths Some biblical basis in Tab/Temple and bk of Hebrews Visual image: can be easily and succinctly explained Moves strongly to worship experience (meeting with God) Allows for extended worship (soaking in God’s presence) Psychologically powerful: engages emotions 12

Judson Cornwall/Wimber Proposal referred to variously as Praise & Worship Journey into the Holy of Holies Worship in Inner & Outer Courts Free-Flowing Praise Weakness Requires much skill--creating transitions & overall design Requires improv skill (often lacking in worship musicians) Not thematic--generally independent of sermon Not evangelistic--though “worship evangelism” possible Doesn’t address prayer or songs that teach directly Doesn’t address koinonia (“to one another”) directly 13

Judson Cornwall/Wimber Proposal referred to variously as Praise & Worship Journey into the Holy of Holies Worship in Inner & Outer Courts Free-Flowing Praise A new approach historically? It does seems “new” in approach Criticized as being faddish (latest fad that will fade away) Lacking historical weight/no great tradition behind it Criticized as lacking in substance Phrases like “I love You” repeated incessantly like a mantra 14

Judson Cornwall/Wimber Proposal referred to variously as Praise & Worship Journey into the Holy of Holies Worship in Inner & Outer Courts Free-Flowing Praise Is intimacy a valid goal for worship? Some: transcendence should be the goal, not intimacy Bk of Tab/Temple/Revelation Some: authentic prayer should be the goal Jesus: “A house of prayer for all nations” Some: remembrance/proclamation should be goal Less appropriate when “teaching” is service goal? 15

John Witvliet, Calvin College, is critical P & W = The New Transubstantiation? We see language like this in ads (And not just from charismatics) Pastor looking for “someone who can make God present in our midst” No one can make a moment holy by their own creativity, ingenuity It cannot be engineered, manufactured P & W is excessively manipulative 16

Definition of Manipulate, manipulation To manage or utilize skillfully To control, serve to one’s purpose To control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means to one’s advantage To falsify accounts, stocks, or an election 17

Controversial! …a barrage of criticism levied at Praise & Worship for romanticized lyrics sexual overtones (could intimacy be taken too far? ) 18

Romanticized Lyrics objected to Jesus, lover of my soul, Jesus, I will never let you go. Jesus, Lover of My Soul", by John Ezzy, Daniel Grul, & Stephen Mc. Pherson. Hillsongs, 1992 Jesus, I am so in love with You. . . Let My Words Be Few, Matt & Beth Redman, 2000 You are my desire, no one else will do. Nothing else could take your place, To feel the warmth of Your embrace. . . Draw Me Close, Kelly Carpenter, Vineyard, ‘ 94 19

Romanticized Lyrics objected to Hold me close, let Your love surround me Bring me near, draw me to Your side. . . The Power of Your Love, Geoff Bullock. Maranatha Music, 1992. Words to consider carefully Intimate Embrace Intoxicating Desperate for you You are my desire ? 20

Moravian Romanticized Lyrics (1600’s) He it is who conquers my heart, for he lies between my hot breasts like a sprig of myrrh arousing in me holy lust. His faithfulness, his love plunge my heart into burning desire and constant longings, hurting as unrequited love is wont to do. . 21

Moravian Romanticized Lyrics (1700’s) Draw me near to you with your love and teach me, my most dearly beloved Lamb, to return your embrace with love, and not to let you go, my sweet bridegroom. Do not begrudge me the sweet kisses and delights, nor refuse my kiss of love. I cannot live without you, give me honeyflow of your mouth. 22

Jonathan Edward: Religious Affections The basis for the true delight that a real Christian has is in God and in His perfection. His delight is in Christ, and in His beauty. 23

Jonathan Edward: Religious Affections When false believers congratulate only themselves, they keep their eyes only upon themselves. Having received what they call spiritual discoveries or experiences, their minds are taken up with self and the admiration of their experiences. 24

Jonathan Edward: Religious Affections What they are chiefly excited about is not the glory of God or the beauty of Christ but the thrill of their own experiences. They keep thinking “what a wonderful experience this is! What a great discovery this is! What wonderful things I have encountered!” 25

Jonathan Edward: Religious Affections And so they put their experiences in the place of Christ and His beauty and all-sufficiency. Instead of rejoicing in Christ Jesus, they indulge in their own wonderful experiences. 26

Wimber/Vineyard model 5 Phase Flowing Praise Principles Worship needs a goal Worship should reflect God’s nature (T + I) Worship is primarily vertical Praise precedes intimacy Smooth transitions essential Prepared yet open to the Spirit Sensitivity to psychological factors 27

What musical skills are required? 28

What musical skills are required? A New Set of Skills! 29

What musical skills are required? A New Set of Skills! 1. Common words 30

What musical skills are required? A New Set of Skills! 1. Common words 2. Common keys 31

What musical skills are required? A New Set of Skills! 1. Common words 2. Common keys 3. Common tempos/meters 32

Designing the 5 phase set Crafting set takes up to 2 hours Find common words between choruses Rejoice in the Lord Always (chorus) Rejoice the Lord is King (hymn) Find common keys between choruses We Bring a Sacrifice of Praise: D major He has Made me Glad: D major Create smooth tempo transitions ^ 33

Tempos 1. Avoid fast-slow/fast-slow pattern Jerky, distracting Results in loss of momentum 2. Test them Tap tempos with a pencil Do they fit together? Preparation is required! 34

Common tempo, meter, key, words Linking pairs of songs He is Exalted Tap beat--Meter? 6/8 Moderate tempo Key word: exalt Key: ? Key: G / Great is the Lord Tap beat --Meter? 6/8 Moderate tempo Key word: great Key: ? Key: C How would you perform the modulation? 35

Common tempo, meter, key, words Linking hymns, choruses Holy is the Lord of Hosts / Holy Beat -- Meter -- Key? 4/4 Slow (C maj) Key word: holy 36

Tempos Think of them this way. . . Invitation, engagement (running) I will celebrate Exaltation (jogging) Crown Him with Many Crowns Adoration (walking) Glorify Your Name Intimacy (stopping, gazing) As the Deer 37

Segues. . . verbal or musical? Talk between pieces Express praise Typical in Assembly of God churches Play between pieces Instrumental transitions without words My favorite 38

Modulations Shorter ones between upbeat pieces Don’t lose your rhythmic momentum! We bring a Sacrifice Db / He has made me Glad D Longer ones between meditative pieces Time for people to reflect, pray I Love You Lord D / As the Deer C 39

What is the right key? Not always the published key! Use lower keys when. . . Acoustics are non-reverberant (carpet) People are straining for high notes You’re trying to get restful feeling Early morning services Drop key as much as 3 half steps Come Thou Almighty King (from G to E) 40

Will hymns fit into the 5 phase structure? Yes! 41

Five Phases: Invitation, Engagement, Exaltation, Adoration, Intimacy Incorporating Hymns & choruses don’t mix! Any foundation to that? Some foundation 42

Five Phases: Invitation, Engagement, Exaltation, Adoration, Intimacy Incorporating Hymns harder to categorize Wide range of thoughts Multiple stanzas Choruses easier to categorize One thought 43

Five Phases: Invitation, Engagement, Exaltation, Adoration, Intimacy Incorporating Hymns Guitarists don’t know hymns! Frustrating to play on guitar Hymnbooks written for voice, organ Chords change too fast! Too many flats! So, simplify chord structure 1 or 2 chord changes per measure Use sharp keys: D, E, G, A 44

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