#661: I Love to Tell the Story
Feb. 15th, 2019 08:48 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lutheranhymnsIs there a relationship between "I know it's true" and "it satisfies my longings as nothing else would do"?
Historically, not that I know of. I think CS Lewis wrote an argument in that vein, but I also think that post-dates this song, so great minds think alike?
Who is the target audience of "the story"?
It varies. "Those who know it best seem" like they're still appreciative of the message. And "'twill be my theme in glory" to sing it...does that mean we're going to be in heaven announcing the good news? I feel like people won't need much evangelism at that point. Or does that just mean we'll be praising God and extolling Jesus, which is a common description?
Anyway, the emphasis on repeating the gospel to the usual suspects is an interesting change of pace from typical missionary stuff, which is probably why it's progressive enough to still include. IDK, I'm guessing a lot of this section was carefully crafted to appease the culture warriors. More later, someday, maybe.
Probably won't be around the next couple days, we'll see. Marathons, sprints, etc.
Historically, not that I know of. I think CS Lewis wrote an argument in that vein, but I also think that post-dates this song, so great minds think alike?
Who is the target audience of "the story"?
It varies. "Those who know it best seem" like they're still appreciative of the message. And "'twill be my theme in glory" to sing it...does that mean we're going to be in heaven announcing the good news? I feel like people won't need much evangelism at that point. Or does that just mean we'll be praising God and extolling Jesus, which is a common description?
Anyway, the emphasis on repeating the gospel to the usual suspects is an interesting change of pace from typical missionary stuff, which is probably why it's progressive enough to still include. IDK, I'm guessing a lot of this section was carefully crafted to appease the culture warriors. More later, someday, maybe.
Probably won't be around the next couple days, we'll see. Marathons, sprints, etc.
