“Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.”
Have you ever been so overwhelmed with gratitude or joy that you couldn’t say “thank you” just once? You said it again—and again—because one expression just wasn’t enough. That’s the heart of repetitious praise.
In Psalm 96, we see a triple call to worship: “Sing… sing… sing!” This is not mere poetic redundancy. It’s a call to overflow. A call to move from stale repetition to spontaneous, soul-filling praise. When worship is real, it won’t quit. When God is truly seen, our songs multiply.
The Triple “Sing” – Why Repeat It?
Each line of Psalm 96:1–2 builds upon the other:
- “Sing to the Lord a new song” – God deserves fresh praise. Not recycled worship but a heart awakened anew.
- “Sing to the Lord, all the earth” – Worship is not a private hobby—it’s a global summons. All creation is invited.
- “Sing to the Lord, bless His name” – True praise always blesses His character, not just His gifts.
This triple invitation intensifies the call. It’s not about saying the same thing over and over—it’s about raising the volume of joy, like a chorus swelling in crescendo.
Repetition in Other Songs of Praise
- Psalm 136 – “His steadfast love endures forever” is repeated 26 times, anchoring every act of God in covenant love.
- Revelation 4:8 – The living creatures around God’s throne never cease saying “Holy, holy, holy,” day and night.
- Psalm 118:10–12 – “In the name of the Lord I cut them off,” a victory refrain that drives home trust in God’s strength.
Worship repeats because truth is worth saying more than once. It’s the overflow of the heart that refuses to quiet down.
When Worship Repeats… So Should We
In modern worship, repetition often gets criticized. But Scripture shows us that when God is magnified, the soul can’t help but say it again.
Three ways to practice biblical repetition in your praise:
- Repeat a truth until it stirs your soul – Don’t rush past “God is good.” Say it again until you believe it deeply.
- Let your praise be specific – Don’t just repeat the words. Reflect on why He’s worthy—name the reason, then say it again.
- Let praise fuel your prayer – Begin prayer with repeated praise. “Thank you… Thank you… Thank you…” until your heart is ready to speak the rest.
Say It Again
Sometimes, once is not enough. When our worship is stirred by the Spirit and saturated in the truth of who God is, it begins to echo. It turns into repetitious praise. Not shallow repetition—but deep reverberation.
So today—don’t just sing. Sing again. Sing louder. Sing like all the earth is watching. Because it is.
Next: Repetitious Prayer – Knocking Until God Answers