Last week when I was tipsy I ordered a copy of Sing Praises to Jehovah, and it came in the mail today. I hadn't heard some of the songs since I was a child, and I've rediscovered some of the lyrics. They are quite amusing (albeit disturbing).
This is a classic everyone knows, song number 2.
Obeying God Rather Than Men
All things we do to please our God;
The world we've left behind.
The unbelievers think we're odd,
But this we do not mind.
And rather God than men obey,
That is our firm resolve.
Our lives and all we do each day Around him now revolve.
Analysis. Yes, everyone thinks you're hella odd. And no, you obey men, not God.
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCD
Song number 53
Theocracy's Increase
Hail the Theocracy, ever increasing!
Wondrous expansion is now taking place.
Praise to Jehovah is sung without ceasing
By those who walk in the light of his face.
Long years ago saw the humble beginning
As our Redeemer a lowly way trod.
Now a great crowd join the remnant in bringing
Praises to him at the right hand of God.
Analysis: WTS HEIL!!! What else can you say?
Rhyme scheme: ABABACAC (real switch up there)
Song number 92
Preach With Boldness
Jehovah's servants need to be strong,
Due to the pressures from Satan's throng.
We get this courage from God's own Word,
Also from sharing the things we have heard.
God's Word gives power, the will to stick,
And keeps us loyal 'through thin and thick.'
Like the apostles and men of old,
Let us be steadfast, rejoicing and bold.
Analysis: You sooooooo ripped that off from Dr. Seuss!!!
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCDD (well, I admit, Dr. Seuss was a lot more creative than that)
Does anyone have any comments on their favorite Jehober song/elevator hymn? Also, I would love to hear it if people have rewritten the lyrics to be more apropos to the reality of the WTS. I play the piano, maybe we can make some music. Start a youtube channel or something.