Tag: Song Worship
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“A New Song…” Again
As we have spent the last several articles reflecting upon the value of a new song, I would lament not advocating singing a new song… again. There is rich value in repetition. Studies have shown, again and again, that the more you repeat something out loud, the more convincing it becomes. This is why you…
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“A New Song…” To Consider
Don’t fall into the habit of singing. This is not some mundane, insignificant, ritualistic religious exercise! It can be more, and it must be more! This is our heartfelt expression of love, devotion, sacrifice, and education. We are bearing our hearts and souls to one another as we shout them forth from our hearts through…
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“A New Song…” To Teach
What are some new ways we can express our love for God? Teach Me Lord To Wait was written in 1953 and expresses some rich truths from Isaiah 40. “Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary; They…
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“A New Song…” To Sing
As our hearts yearn for more profound ways to express our devotion to God, we seek rich songs to help in that endeavor. There tends to be an aversion to new songs, but every song was at one time a new song. How Great Thou Art was new once, and so was A Mighty Fortress.…
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“A New Song…”
The expression “A new song,” is found in numerous places in Scripture (e.g., Pss. 33:3, 40:3, 96:1, 98:1, 144:9, 149:1; Isa. 42:10; Rev. 5:9, 14:3). The idea behind the statement is profound. In Psalm 33, there is overwhelming adoration for Yahweh; the Psalmist begins the two preceding verses with outcries of exaltation: “Rejoice in Yahweh…”…
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