So what exactly is the difference between songs put out in the 70’s and 80’s compared to older hymnals? How were they in terms of music, lyrics and beat? Were they more like “christian Rock” or stuff the Nun’s used to sing?
Sort of watered-down rock music, and much of it infected with liberal “we are church” attitudes. But also, just not very good music.
As long as it’s really good music, I don’t much care what kind. Medieval, Renaissance, Bach, Hayden, some of the old Protestant hymns. But most of the stuff written in the modern period just doesn’t cut it.
There are a few exceptions. The hymn by Sister Suzanne Tulanne is a masterpiece, IMHO, although the politically correct hymnals insist on changing “he” to “you,” despite the persistent wishes of the composer, and despite the original wording of the gospel on which it is based. We can’t have “he” in a hymn, after all!
I am the bread of life,
He who comes to Me shall not hunger,
He who believes in Me shall not thirst,
No one can come to Me,
Unless the Father draw him.
And I will raise him up,
And I will raise him up,
And I will raise him up on the last day.
The music is splendid. But it is a rare exception.