Crank It Up Some church music puts us to sleep Our attention it can't keep, Other songs have different names But they all sound the same. Move the spirit over the congregation There is no need for deep meditation, Waft the spirit along on songs sang loud To ignite the complacent nodding crowd. Windup the piano player, wake the choir Play some rousing hymns for an hour, Exalt the chorus to belt them out As we rise with a hallelujah shout. Let praising song fill this sanctuary Let jubilant Christian voices carry A harmonious old hymn in triple time Arousing the spirit to heights sublime. Up to rafters let the gospel music ring As we lilt our voices to joyfully sing And when that great old song is done We'll gleefully pep up another one. Now don't fault us for being wrong We love those slow gospel songs But give us one with a fast hard beat Then backup and watch our happy feet. ©Written by: Kenneth J. Ellison 08-12-04 Song title: "Where Could I Go" Return   Poetry By Ken   Guestbook   Email Ken To send this page to someone