Readers of my blog learn about my heroes and Lee Milam is on that short list.  Lee is a talented brother who always uses his talents for God’s glory.  Whether in the studio singing back-up vocals for Olivia Newton John or teaching High School Music and Bible, Lee has given his all to the task at hand.  Lee is a lot of fun to be around and has a sense of humor that is more warped than mine.

 

 

A graduate of  Lipscomb who majored in music and communications, Lee served as a Chorus Director before becoming the Youth and Family minister and finally the Worship & Family Minister for the Mayfair Church in Huntsville, Alabama.  He assists Baja Missions and serves on the board of directors of The City of Children.  One of the reasons I admire Lee is for his persevering with the same congregation for twenty six years!  In an age when ministers often leave their local ministries before two years of service, it is rare to witness servants committed for the long term as Lee and his family have managed.  As I begin my ninth year at Madison, I realize through first-hand experience that long term dedication is a challenge.

 

 

No doubt, Lee’s whole-hearted commitment has contributed to Mayfair’s exemplary growth.  This church is immersed in the Lord’s mission.  Their facility is so impressive that some have dubbed it “Six Flags Over Jesus;” but anyone who closely examines Mayfair will realize its unparalleled contribution to kingdom business.

 

Having led worship for several events there, I am very fond of their walk-in refrigerator.  Being known to perspire profusely while leading singing, it is always a treat for me to stand in that cool room in preparation for worship.

 

Lee, thanks for all you are and all you do.  Also, congratulations on receiving your AARP card!

Keith asked me to post the results directly, instead of sending them to him first, because he's out of town.  So without any other editorial, let me just say how surprised I was by sheer variety of songs listed!

Here's how this will work today.  The list is absolutely huge (59 songs!).  So instead of posting all the statistics for each song, I will first give you the top 5 by score, then post the full list showing how many times each song was voted for.  Enjoy!
-JP

Top 5 favorite traditional worship songs (and their weighted score):
1. It Is Well With My Soul (27)
2. O Sacred Head Now Wounded (20)
3. Our God, He Is Alive (7)
4. Peace, Perfect Peace (6)
And 5th place is a 3-way tie.
5. All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name (5)
5. Amazing Grace (5)
5. Holy, Holy, Holy (5)

List of all songs, in order of number of times voted for:
11 votes:
It Is Well With My Soul

9 votes:
O Sacred Head Now Wounded

3 votes:
All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name
Holy, Holy, Holy
Our God, He Is Alive

2 votes:
Amazing Grace
Be Still, My Soul
Be Thou My Vision
Christ, We Do All Adore Thee
Dear Lord And Savior Of Mankind
Fairest Lord Jesus
Peace, Perfect Peace
Sing And Be Happy

1 vote:
A Wonderful Savior
Abide With Me
All Creatures Of Our God And King
At Even When The Sun Was Set
Be With Me, Lord
Blessed Assurance
Count Your Many Blessings
Doxology
Faafetai I le Atua
Farther Along
Follow Me
Hallelujah, We Shall Rise
Happy Am I
He Leadeth Me
Home Of The Soul
I Believe In A Hill Called Mount Calvary
I Will Meet You In The Morning
I'll Fly Away
Jesus Paid It All
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
Just A Little Talk With Jesus
Let The Lower Lights Be Burning
Let There Be Peace
Living By Faith
Looking For A City
Mansion Over The Hilltop
Oh, Praise The Lord
On And On We Walk Together
On Zion's Glorious Summit
Paradise Valley
Purer In Heart
Standing On The Promises
Sweet Hour Of Prayer
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Teach Me, Lord, To Wait
Ten Thousand Angels
The Love Of God
There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood
There Is A Redeemer
There's A Fountain Free
There's Not A Friend Like The Lowly Jesus
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
When This Passing World Is Done
When We All Get To Heaven
Where Could I Go But To The Lord
Where No One Stands Alone