I served as worship leader for several years at a small church, and I must admit, I made liars out of many of the parishioners. I asked them to sing songs that didn't accurately express their true feelings.

So, in light of this, I've adapted several hymns and choruses to create "Worship Songs Almost Anyone Can Sing." (Especially appropriate for "seeker" services.)

At Therapy
(Sing to the tune of "At Calvary")
Years I spent with lowest self-esteem
Self-help books on pop psychology,
Knowing there must be a cure for me
At therapy!
Self-acceptance finally came to me,
Free from guilt and shame and self-pity,
There I found A.A. serenity
At therapy!

Love Divine
Love divine, all loves excelling,
Singles groups; dances for teens,
More than bars church is compelling,
For a red hot dating scene.
Singles, divorced, all are welcomed,
Find the love that's, oh so, right!
Visit us on Sunday morning,
Have a date this Friday night.

I Can Sing of Your Love Two Minutes
(Sing to the tune of "I Can Sing of Your Love Forever")
I can sing of your love two minutes (repeat 25 times)

Just As I Ask
(Sing to the tune of "Just As I Am")
Just as I ask, I make this plea
For health and wealth; prosperity
And for all the promises on TV
O Lamb of God, I ask. I ask.

I Love to Give to Missions
(Sing to the tune of "I Love to Tell the Story")
I love to give to missions
It soothes my guilty soul
Of Jesus' commission
Of Jesus' call to "Go"
I love to give to missions,
Because I know it's true,
It's satisfies my calling,
To stay and send out you.

Other possibilities include "Sweet Minute of Prayer," "The Gold-Plated Cross," and "Lord, I Lift Your Name in Vain."

Enjoy!

Copyright © 2006 James N. Watkins