The Commandment to Sing a New Song

[BBoy]

Many people are very familiar with the Bible saying that we are to sing unto the LORD a new song.

But did you ever realize that singing GOD a new song is a commandment?

I love the Church, but a church that I am a part of right now seems to have some problems moving forward. With all of the wonderful teachers and preachers everywhere, I was kind of wondering what the problem was. GOD spoke to my mind His commandment to sing unto HIM a new song. I started listening to the songs they sing. Almost all of the songs that church sings are old! I didn't realize that refusing to sing unto GOD a new song can hinder people from new and fresh inspiration!

I won't judge anyone, but have you noticed that people who refuse to sing new songs get stuck in a certain place in life and can't get out? They struggle with the same old sins? Don't get stuck in one place too long . . . you will get bitter, hard to get along with, and jealous of anyone who is moving forward in life. You'll get stagnant.

When GOD delivered David out of troubles, he sang a new song. When GOD delivered Israel from their oppression during the ministry of Deborah, Deborah sang a new song. After drowning the Egyptians in the Red sea, Miriam took a taborine in her hand and led Israel in a new song.

Most wonderous of all, when Mary was blessed to be the earthly mother of Our LORD Jesus, what did she do? That's right . . . she sang a new song, partly out of Psalms, partly out of her joyous spirit.

When we don't sing new songs, we get stagnant. Sometimes you NEED a new song! (Directors are you listening? Sometimes the problem with your choir is that they need new songs  8O )  

Listen saints, we don't realize our responsibility as people who are directors, musicians, singers, etc. Are you introducing your church to holy, fresh, inspiring music? Are you doing as the Bible tells us to . . . . singing unto GOD a new song? It is not just a great verse, IT IS A COMMANDMENT.  

Ministers of Music . . . . Sing unto GOD a new song, and enjoy as fresh revelation starts to flow in your Church.  :wink:

Be Blessed . . .   :lol:

BBoy  

[sjonathan02]

Your church wouldn't be Baptist would it? I apologize to anyone of the Baptist faith. I attend a Baptist church and they are in a stagnant place.

BBoy, what is the age range of your congregation. The folks at my church are relatively older (avg. age around 40-50)


I am constantly bringing new songs to the church. It tends to be 50-50, in terms of response. I must tell you BBoy that while reading your sermonnette, I was shouting in my spirit. I truly understand where you're coming from and what you mean.


Be Blessed, my brother.
Jonathan

[BBoy]

The congregation is a bit older, like you said. We must understand that this may very well be an issue, but at the same time singing a new song is a commandment, just like any other commandment.

His mercy is new every morning, so GOD deserves fresh praise. Thanks for your understanding and encouraging words.

Be Blessed . . .

[sjonathan02]

What makes you think that your congregation believes in ALL of the commandments? At least, that's what my pastor tells me.

[kadman92]

Your church wouldn't be Baptist would it? I apologize to anyone of the Baptist faith. I attend a Baptist church and they are in a stagnant place.

BBoy, what is the age range of your congregation. The folks at my church are relatively older (avg. age around 40-50)


I am constantly bringing new songs to the church. It tends to be 50-50, in terms of response. I must tell you BBoy that while reading your sermonnette, I was shouting in my spirit. I truly understand where you're coming from and what you mean.


Be Blessed, my brother.
Jonathan

You aint got to be Baptist to be stuck in an OLD Spiritual rutt.  I personally like the alot of the old songs.  Just give em' a new twist.

[sjonathan02]

What makes you think that your congregation believes in ALL of the commandments? At least, that's what my pastor tells me.

[lulajohns]

You are once again so on target. We need to step out of our comfort zones more. We should always seek freshness in the way we praise and worship our Lord and Savior. If he think enough of us to give us new grace and new mercies everyday, why then shouldn't we seek to give him a new praise, a new song?. As Christians we should not look so much at the tradition of the church, but rather look at the condition of the church.
We know when change is needed, whether it be in the music ministry or in some other ministry within the church or even within ourselves. We first must renew of our minds in order to be able to embrace change. ex: I've experience Choir members being afraid of new members coming aboard (afraid of new relationships) not to mention being afraid of trying a new song. This is why workshops are so important for us in the music ministry. We need to fully realize our purpose in the church and with one another, but more  than anything else we need to fully realize God's purpose for us and our debt  to him. May God continue to Bless you with wisdom and insight and may you continue to share it with others.

Be Forever Blessed!
lula

I feel you on that one BBoy.  I am at a church where most of the members are older than myself and are not so quick to try new things as far as music goes.  Every week it was the same old songs and it was like, "Did we or did we not just do this one not to long ago?"  The service was always dry and my director, musician and I were bored.  So was everyone else, but they did not seem to want to learn anything new.  My director, musician and myself would just get together sometimes (before or after rehearsels) and kick it and just colab on some stuff at the church.  She and I would sing and he would play the organ.

Finaly, my director was determined to bring new music into the service like we had been talking about no matter who in the choir may complaine.  Now, that we are singing new songs, church has picked up and my pastor is loving it and everyone notices the difference and telling the director, who tells us that we have truly been blessing their hearts.  It's a lovely thing.  So, yeah B.  I'm with you on this one.

Be Peaceful,

PreciousSongBird  

[Lauragal]

Bboy,

Thanks for the encouragement.  For the past year or so I have been introducing new songs to the congregation.  I attend a pentecostal church with approximately 150 members ranging in ages from young children to 60's.  For years we were playing the same old songs, some of which were like 20 years old!!!

I am so tired of hearing people (mostly older) ask me to bring back the old songs.  They tell me they can't "follow" the new songs.  I tell them they have to hear it a few times before they will catch on.  I am constantly struggling with this issue.  I feel that the future of our churches is with the young ones, who will eventually take up the congregation.  I'm sure they don't want to be singing the songs we've been singing for many years.

I didn't realize (or never thought) about the fact that it is a commandment from the Lord - and I am overjoyed about this.  It just confirms what I know the Lord has been directing me to do.

Its nice to sing the older songs and hymns once in a while, but sometimes putting a new twist on them is easier said then done, and I think (especially when the congregation is set in their ways) they would have a harder time catching on to something they've been singing a certain way "forever" - to try and learn it a new way.

Lauragal

[sjonathan02]

Hey BBoy:

You know that I appreciated your commentary. I just had one important question, where in the Bible is the commandment to "sing unto the Lord a new song."

Now, I know that the phrase occurs about six times in the Psalms, but I was just wondering.

Thanks, in advance
Jonathan

[Mysteryman]

Amen BBoy. We are in a place at my church where the MOM kept singing old songs. I basically had to force her to do new stuff with the threat of stop playing for the choir. The congregation were getting in to the new songs. Now after about a month she is slipping back into the same thing. (Told her if she let this happens they wont see me as much.) So i think I'm going to get invovled in some outside work to increase my knowledge and skill. I have noticed that doing the same thing and not bringing in fresh stuff can hinder and bring a bad spirit in the church. People sometimes get depressed, sour, and bitter toward one another when the same thing keeps going on and on. I would compare this same thing with marriage where there are alot of upset women because their husband keeps doing the same thing. Come home and grab the remote or go to sleep.

[1stLady]

Just one comment,
     At some point, stagnant water begins to stink.  Let's keep the flow and not get stuck where we are. :wink:  

[key-wiz]

You know that I appreciated your commentary. I just had one important question, where in the Bible is the commandment to "sing unto the Lord a new song."

Now, I know that the phrase occurs about six times in the Psalms, but I was just wondering.

Thanks, in advance
Jonathan

Psalms 33:3
"Sing unto the Lord a New Song;Play Skillfully With A Loud Noise"  :wink:

[sjonathan02]

Hey Key-Wiz:

You forgot the other 5 psalm references.   Just kidding, of course. I understand the command to "sing unto the Lord a new song" and I do it EVERY chance that I get.

Be Blessed, saints of God
Jonathan

[BBoy]

Thanks, key-wiz.  By the way, I am really enjoying the chord progressions you are sharing . . . please keep on posting them.

Be Blessed . . .   :lol:

BBoy