New Songs of Celebration Render
New songs of celebration render
New Songs of Celebration Render is a hymn text by Erik Routley (1974) in 8.7.8.7.D meter. Found in ch95 57, elw 403, gtg 17, h82 413.
The hymn reflects the Lutheran emphasis on the sovereignty of God and the universal scope of redemption, calling all creation to participate in God's praise. It demonstrates the joy inherent in Gospel proclamation and the proper human response of thanksgiving for God's mighty works.
History & Background
Written by Erik Routley in 1974 as a contemporary paraphrase of Psalm 98, emphasizing joyful celebration and the call to all creation to praise God. First published in hymnals in the mid-1970s and has since become a popular modern hymn text.
Hymnal Appearances
- Chalice Hymnal — 57
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 403
- Glory to God — 17
- The Hymnal 1982 — 413
- Hymnal Supplement 98 — 897
- Lutheran Service Book — 792
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 172
- New Century Hymnal — 217
- Voices Together — 85
Bulletin Note
Erik Routley's 1974 hymn sets this text to RENDEZ À DIEU, reflecting his gift for wedging contemporary praise language into Lutheran theological depth. The refrain echoes Psalm 100's call for universal thanksgiving.
Preaching Connection
This hymn crystallizes the Gospel's proper response: when the Law reveals our need and the Gospel proclaims Christ's redemptive sovereignty, creation itself erupts in new songs—the spontaneous, joyful overflow of hearts awakened to grace.
In the Church Year
Suggested in the one-year series
- Easter 5 (1×)
Suggested in the three-year series
- Proper 14 (1×)
- Proper 20 (1×)
- Proper 24 (1×)
From LCMS Worship's published hymn suggestions, 2014–2026. The count is how many of those yearly lists suggested this hymn for that day.
Themes
Praise and thanksgiving God's mighty acts Joyful proclamation Creation and redemption