The term “new song” is a biblical one, and is mentioned nine times in the Bible (Psalms 33:3, 40:3, 96:1, 98:1, Isaiah 42:10, 149:1 and Psalms 145:3–4). The concept of a new song is found throughout the Bible and refers to a worshipper singing a fresh or renewed expression of faith in God’s goodness and grace.
When it comes to the concept of a “new song,” it is important not to focus on the music itself, but rather on the heart and spirit of the singer. A new song is not only a declaration of new faith and new confidence in the Lord, but it is also a testimony to the faithfulness of God.
For example, a person may sing a new song to celebrate his or her salvation after a series of evangelistic meetings. Similarly, a church may sing a new song to praise the Lord after a successful building program or the completion of a new sanctuary. The new song could be a simple expression of the congregation’s praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, such as “To God Be the Glory” or “Great is Thy faithfulness.”
In order to have a new song in your mouth, you must first have a willingness to speak it. As pastor and author Pastor Rick Warren explains, we must not wait for the perfect time or circumstances to speak the new song that God has put in our hearts. Rather, we must be willing to speak it even when things are not going well. Likewise, we must be willing to sing the new song even when we are not feeling particularly strong or powerful.
One of the best examples of a new song is the music of contemporary Christian group NewSong, who recently released a compilation album of songs they recorded between 2011 and 2016. The title track, featuring Del Water Gap, is an inspiring and emotional ballad about finding love in a hard time.
NewSong is a Grammy Award-winning group that has released seventeen albums and has sold more than four million copies worldwide. They have also received a total of twelve GMA Dove Awards and one Grammy nomination. The band has also worked with many charitable organizations, including World Vision and Holt International, a leader in child adoption and child welfare.
Unlike most contemporary Christian groups, NewSong has had success in both traditional and pop genres. This is reflected in their latest release, which combines contemporary Christian music with dance-pop and r&b influences. The result is a bouncy throwback built on muddy drums, plinky ’90s raver chords and that insatiable pitch-bending effect that was so ubiquitous in radio-friendly club hits 30 years ago.