Sing a New Song to the Lord
Sing a new song to the Lord
The hymn reflects the Lutheran emphasis on joy in salvation and the corporate witness of the church's praise. It connects personal spiritual renewal with the church's ongoing mission to proclaim God's mighty acts.
History & Background
Michael Perry wrote this contemporary hymn in 1973 as a modern expression of biblical commands to praise God. It has been widely adopted in Lutheran hymnals including LSB (2006) and ELW (2006).
The text is a versification of Psalm 98 altered from the 1912 Psalter. Scripture References st.l = Ps. 98:1-2 For textual commentary on this psalm see PHH 98. st. 2 = Ps. 98:3-6 st. 3 = Ps. 98:7-9
Hymnal Appearances
- Chalice Hymnal — 59
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 257
- Lutheran Service Book — 698
- Psalter Hymnal — 174
Liturgical Use
Jubilant times of the church year. See also PHH 98.
Bulletin Note
Michael Perry (1973) penned this hymn for congregational joy rooted in evangelical conviction. Set to LAUDA ANIMA, it echoes the Reformation's confidence that the redeemed voice belongs in worship.
Preaching Connection
This hymn transforms the Gospel's announcement of salvation into doxology, moving believers from the humility of receiving grace to the boldness of public witness—embodying the Lutheran insistence that justification by faith overflows in thankful praise.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From personal redemption and grateful praise, through God's consistent mercy toward His people, to His tender care and protection, culminating in the cosmic vision of angels and saints in eternal adoration
Themes
Praise and adoration God's saving acts Testimony and witness Joy in Christ Renewal