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Sing a song of six pence

10/3/2017

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Or, to update the old English nursery rhyme, make that $2 million plus.

That's what our federal government has invested in a program designed to encourage senior citizens to join a community choir -- the idea being that such an activity will keep them healthier and reduce falls, according to one report.  

Apparently one of the songs being sung by such a choir is "This Little Light of Mine." You probably know it:

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. 
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. 
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Shine, shine, shine, shine, shine.


Now, the truth is that the song was originally inspired by one of several New Testament passages -- perhaps Luke 11:33, in which Jesus is quoted as saying, "No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light." 

But it's not until the third verse that any biblical theme becomes obvious; that's when the singers admonish their audience, "Don't let Satan blow it out; I'm gonna let it shine." 

I'm guessing these federally funded choirs will not be allowed to include that verse. And without it? Well, as secularized as this song has become in the hands of celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Christina Ricci, I'm guessing that most who hear it will think it's simply another song of self-worship, a childish version of "The Greatest Love of All."  

What is so sad about this entire venture is that the peace and harmony and fulfillment that these secularists are trying to promote among the elderly are all there, free for the asking, without the need for a federal program. Senior citizens simply need to repent and trust in Christ to experience the unparalleled joy of belonging to Him. They can even join a real choir, and lift their voices in praise to the only One deserving of worship. And it doesn't cost a thing -- not even six pence.  

Think the feds might consider promoting this alternative? I'm not holding my breath.
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