Simply Sublime

Well, we finally have our internet access hooked up. I'll be rambling & ranting at full-speed in no time.

I took my family to see Godspell the other night -- it was my first time. Even though I was familiar with the music, I was not prepared for the play's unsophisticated-yet-profound portrayal of the teachings of Christ. It was almost irreverent at times, which I liked, but in it's vulgarity and slapstick-style comedy, it conveyed more truth and more of the character of Jesus than many sermons or books I have come across. (Granted, the script has some significant problems theologically, but let's set that aside for now.)

For instance, while singing the popular tune, Day By Day, the characters were scattered around the stage, pantomiming a variety of occupations and pass-times. Shoveling, painting, talking on the phone -- they were all engaged in common, everyday life, all the while singing,

Day by day, day by day
Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray
To see Thee more clearly
To love Thee more dearly
To Follow Thee more nearly
Day by day

Note: none of the characters were portraying ministry-type tasks. Chew on that for a while.

Also note: the song was famously used by Ben Stiller in Meet the Parents as a impromptu prayer.