Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Calvinist lyrics?

Its early in the AM (4:00ish) and I'm wide awake. I'm eating a bowl of chili and taking a break from reading. I've been reading through this book called "The Five Points of Calvinism" by David N. Steele, Curtis C. Thomas, and S. Lance Quinn. As I read this book I can't help but notice that the Calvinists are so very zealous about staying true to scripture, giving God all the glory, and representing Him as nothing but sovereign. I believe that zeal for God is one of the most beautiful and appealing aspects about this theological system. God is glorious, He's sovereign, He's a consuming Fire. He truly deserves more praise than we give Him.

Well I got to thinking about this song I really like called "Holy". I stopped myself from reading for a few minutes earlier and just started singing the lyrics to my Father in heaven. The song is by this band called "Exit East". They broke up not too long ago. Now were they trying to portray a certain stance on matters of soteriology? Possibly, I don't know. I doubt the guys will be searching for blogs about their music anyways so I guess we'll never know what their views were. But take a look at how beautiful these lyrics are (and perhaps you'll notice some very Calvinistic sounding themes):

"Holy" by Exit East

I could lift my hands
And sing Your praises
But that’s not justice for who You are
Lamb of God I worship You
Not for what You’ve done but,
For Who You are,

And I’ve found out life’s worth living
Happy are they that are found in You
I see You and I see all I am, cause You are

(Chorus)
Holy,Holy
the God of my will and my salvation
You are, Holy Holy
King of my desires
You are Holy

You gave your Son
So noble of a cause
To save all of Your lost
And by Your purpose in election now stands
Not by works I’ve done but
By Your Sovereign hand

(Chorus)


That song is so well written, don't you think? Even the Arminians can't deny that (insert laughter here, its a joke).

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