Why Some Don't Sing


        Come, we that love the Lord, 
        and let our joys be known; 
        join in a song with sweet accord, 
        and thus surround the throne. 

1. We are here because we love the Lord

2. We partake of communion because of our love for the Lord

3. We sing because we love the Lord.

        Let those refuse to sing 
        who never knew our God; 
        but children of the heavenly King 
        may speak their joys abroad. 

1. Some refuse to sing

2. Some think they must be professional singers

3. Make a joyful NOISE to the Lord

4. Some think if they show up at a worship service – that is all that matters

       The hill of Zion yields 
        a thousand sacred sweets 
        before we reach the heavenly fields, 
        or walk the golden streets. 

1. There are many “sweet” things in the worship and service of God

2. If we are working in the field (the world)

3. The we can walk the streets of gold

        Then let our songs abound, 
        and every tear be dry; 
        we're marching through Emmanuel's ground, 
        to fairer worlds on high.

1. Let's sing – out loud – unashamed

2. Let's cry for joy

3. Let's cry with sadness for the lost

4. We are on our way to heaven