Most church members feel it is wrong to conclude a sermon without an invitation song. Invitation songs were invented about 200 years ago and we have been enslaved to them since then. Most brethren do not care which song we sing just as long as we sing an invitation song. In fact, every song in the hymnal might be considered a possible invitation song. Widen your repertory of invitation songs and we might rejuvenate an old worn-out custom.
Most churches demand that the service end with a closing song and a closing prayer.
The Bible does not require such an ending, but tradition does. Yes, there are several things we could do. The suggestions presented in this article have not been comprehensive. Our purpose has been to offer a few suggestions that may inspire additional creative thinking on the part of song leaders. Creative thinking can open doors to song service options that will bring freshness and variety into a traditional service without causing unnecessary controversy.