how to write a congregational lyric that won't get on my nerves

1. Don't use the word 'beautiful'
2. Don't use the word 'Lord' to fill up syllables.  (I count this as breaking the third commandment.)
3. Don't be sentimental
4. Don't be cliche
5. Make sure the logic of the lines makes sense.
6. Be aware of the cross (even if the song isn't actually about the cross)
7. Don't rhyme cross with loss (Unless you are Isaac Watts.  And you're not, 'cause he's dead.)
8. Be meaningful and engaged.
9. Don't use the word 'beautiful'
10. Don't use the word 'Lord' to fill up syllables.  (I mean it!  Don't!)