I have had several discussions about singing in the chapel with several different people. It is like asking for advice on parenting. As many people as you ask, that's how many different answers you get.
Now, I am not one for a "holy roller" type singing, but children are enthusiastic and I think they can be enthusiastic when they sing. I think if you teach them about reverence and the spirit, they can still sing, as I always tell them...."loud, but lovely."
This primary program has several different songs that are "loud, but lovely" songs. "Choose the Right" and "The Wise Man and the Foolish Man" and "Stand for the Right" are the ones I can think of off the top of my head!
I think the bigger issue is preparing the children to sing. If they know the words to the songs, then they can sing them. If they are just trying to make noises, then it will become disruptive. So many times, as the children have sung the songs and know the words, the spirit comes in the room. Even if it is a rowdy song.
My opinion? I'm all for singing loud! Loud, but lovely, that is.
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