“And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God…” – Psalm 40:3

Before I left home for college in the 80s, the only Christian music I had been exposed to consisted of traditional hymns and a smattering of Gaither choruses (many of which I still treasure). A roommate introduced me to the contemporary Christian music of the day and opened up a whole new avenue of praise for me.

Although there is much that I enjoy, some of today’s Christian music, however, seems to be lacking in substance. It seems the goal is often to entertain rather than to lead into praise and worship. Think about some of the more popular worship songs and I think you’ll see what I mean.

This morning, I’ve been thinking about some of those songs I heard in the 80s, how they blessed me and truly lifted my heart to the Lord and lifted His Name. God can take the old and bring something new. This morning, He has taken some old songs and used them to “put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God.” I’d like to share just a few of them with you and invite you to worship the Lord with me.


Sandi Patti - More Than Wonderful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CcebZCl_DM

Steve Green – Lamb of Glory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1IZctxGmFA

Steve Green – Proclaim the Glory of The Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynekj1Uv7x4

Amy Grant – El Shaddai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuXB1a3NBCw

Sandy Patti – Via Dolorosa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6dwOX6N_Tk