At least nine times, Scripture directly refers to a “new song,” via both psalmist (Ps. 33:3; 40:3; 96:1; 98:1; 144:9; 149:1) and prophet (Isa 42:10; Rev 5:9; 14:3). In some instances, the reference takes the form of an injunction: “Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things!” (Ps… Continue Reading
Chris Anderson has posted a new hymn by Paul Jones at ChurchWorksMedia.com: “What Manner of Love.” Be sure to check out two other new hymns by Paul Jones that we recorded on “God Himself Is With Us: The Gospel Proclaimed Through Hymns”: Lord, We Bow Before Your Glory (KIMARSONEVY) Text: Eric J. Alexander, b. 1932… Continue Reading
Note: this hymn has been updated, so I am republishing this post. I am thrilled to recommend a new hymn collaboration between Pastor Chris Anderson and Dr. Paul Jones. This is truly a wonderful example of a modern hymn that continues in a long tradition of rich hymnody. The text is profound doctrinally, intentionally gospel-centered,… Continue Reading
Many of us bemoan the fact that there really aren’t very many new, fresh, yet profoundly conservative hymns with rich, doctrinal texts and stable, lasting tunes being written today. There are some. The best I know of are being written by Paul Jones in collaboration with a few pastor/theologians. You can find those hymns here.… Continue Reading