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“Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. 

They always say, "Do it again"; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. 

For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough to exult in monotony. It is possible that God says every morning, "Do it again" to the sun; and every evening, "Do it again" to the moon. 

It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them. 

It may be that He has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we.” 

― G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy

Skipping Church

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"Dear Father, don't you ever feel like, skipping church?" Based on a quote from G.K.Chesterton, Skipping Church explores feelings about what we do in church, who we do it with, and how our experience tints our view. It Read more

"Dear Father, don't you ever feel like, skipping church?" Based on a quote from G.K.Chesterton, Skipping Church explores feelings about what we do in church, who we do it with, and how our experience tints our view. It muses that God is forever young, while we who sin are the ones that grow old. Musically the song has hints of Vincent by Don Maclean, Andrew Peterson, Mumford & Sons and Larry Norman. It uses a classic mix of instruments: Lowden fanfret Acoustic Guitar, Rhodes Piano, Fender Jazz Bass & Cello.

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Skipping Church 

 (ref. Orthodoxy, GK Chesterton, Ps 104)

1. Dear Father, don’t you ever feel like, skipping church?

Not like you’d leave us in the dirt,

But haven’t you seen it all before now?

Dear Father, Don’t you tire of all our hype, 

That the perfect worship night,

Could somehow conjure up your Pre-sence?

But you’ve… 

Promised if we’re only two or three, 

There in the middle’s where you’ll always be,

Even when our feelings let us down. 

And though..

You could sing melodies we’ve never known, 

Preach more beautifully than Chrysostom.

You’re just pleased we’ve gathered in your Name.

Dear Father, Dear father, Dear Father, don’t you feel like skipping church?

 

2. Dear Father,  do I really have to go?  

That family in the middle row,  

Have had it in for me for years now.

Dear Father, Can’t you see how we get on?

Nursing grudges like a bone, 

Or like some precious sickly infant.

But your….. 

Angels rejoice when a single sheep,

Raised on your shoulders from the darkest deep,

Joins the flock, and finds itself at home.

And we’re…. 

All delighted when a faith so new,

Casts fresh wonder on the way that You,

Grasp their newborn finger, oh so tight.

Dear Father, dear Father, dear Father, don’t you feel like skipping church?

 

3. Dear Father, well I guess, if truth be told,  

Unlike me You don’t grow old,

You don’t grow cynical or weary.

Dear Father, is it possible you’re fun? 

Just like a child, forever young?

Fresh each morning with forgiveness?

Do you….. 

Jump for joy at an open flower? 

Mix your paints in a pulsing star,

Whisper songs of love in youthful ears?

And in your ….

Infinite vitality,

Every time we sing of your victory

Do you love to shout   “ Again!  Encore! ”

Dear Father, Dear Father, 

Dear Father, don’t you feel like skipping church?

Dear Father, you’ll be there again I’m sure,

Dear Father, give me 5, I’ll grab my keys…..

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Q Is this a congregational song?  A This is a ministry song, suitable for intimate, reflective services and personal listening.

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