Mention God. Please!

Eagleside uses a range of worship music - organ, praise band and singing to CDs of Christian bands and singers. I've definitely increased to a certain extend my range of worship music knowledge (doesn't mean I have to like them, though!).

One song I have been introduced to is "Welcome Everybody" by Fischy Music. It's a simple, upbeat tune that's everyone at Eagleside seems to enjoy. I must admit I like it myself, but there is something about it which doesn't ring true and I couldn't put my finger in it. And it came to me today. Look at the lyrics:

Here we are together, now we can begin
The youngest and the oldest, the only child, the twin
Some who’re feeling left out and some who’re feeling in
Gathering in this place

Welcome everybody, it’s good to see you here
Welcome everybody, it’s good to see you here
Welcome everybody, it’s good to see you here
Gathering in this place

Here we are together, joining in this song
Even those who feel that their singing’s not that strong
And as we sing may every person know that they belong
Gathering in this place

Welcome everybody, it’s good to see you here…
Here we are together, with our hopes and fears
Bringing many feelings, our laughter and our tears
And now it’s time for everyone to tell the world, “WE’RE
HERE!”
Gathering in this place

Welcome everybody, it’s good to see you here…

 Can you see what's missing? God, and any mention thereof.

So, it's a nice upbeat, inclusive song, with a easy to follow tune. By, with no mention of God at all, not even in the vaguest of terms (and given we are trinitarian, there is range of persona of God that can be used - plenty to choose from). So, why is this deemed worship music? Because it's written and performed by a Christian band? So, does anything by Alice Cooper these days count as suitable for worship? I don't think so, even though he is Christian.

Sorry, but for me this song is not a worship song. It's a good intro to a gig for youngish children, who are the demographic that Fischy Music are aimed at. So, if that's the case, can I have the next children's hymn as a number from the Singing Kettle, please? I'm sure I could find a song they perform with similar sentiment to this one. Oh, I forgot, they don't promote themselves as Christians, so their music would not be suitable. Well, neither should music which doesn't, even in vague terms, mention God.

I now await pelters...