I’ve always loved attending church, soaking in the sermons, and the community vibe. But there’s one thing that makes me cringe every Sunday: the singing. Every time the hymnals come out, I mentally brace myself for the next round of warbled notes and enthusiastic but pitch-challenged voices.
I had convinced myself that singing was a later addition, courtesy of church fathers who had too much time on their hands and an overabundance of musical ambition. It made sense in my head: serious religious meetings should be about solemn reflections, not amateur hour at the local choir.
Curiosity got the best of me, though. I decided to dig into the history, ready to validate my aversion. But to my dismay, I discovered that singing hymns wasn’t some post-Jesus innovation. Nope, it turns out that Jesus and his apostles broke into song too. According to Matthew and Mark, they even sang a hymn after the Last Supper. Imagine that—Jesus and his disciples, standing around, harmonizing like a first-century boy band.
Well, there goes my excuse. If Jesus himself sang hymns, I suppose I can survive a few more verses each Sunday. But if they ever start taking requests, I’m putting in for some quieter, shorter tunes
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