In many, many places the Bible tells us always to be in the effort of writing a “new song” for God’s people to sing in praise and thanksgiving to him. Search your Bible for how many times the words “new song” appear. Pretty amazing.
For example, Psalm 33:2-3 tells us—


The Bible, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is telling us that an important part of our lives should be filled with listening to “skillfully” played instruments and skillfully sung lyrics of praise and thanksgiving. “Make melody to him” with instruments (and instrumentals—in other words, words are not always necessary for worship) and with singing. “Play skillfully on the strings” a “new song.” A melody doesn’t always have to have lyrics in order to be praise and thanksgiving.
See also:Psalm 98:1Psalm 100:1-2Psalm 144:9Psalm 149:1Isaiah 42:10

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
Praise him with the harp and lyre,Praise him with timbrel and dancing,Praise him with the strings and pipe,Praise him with the clash of cymbals,Praise him with resounding cymbals.(Today’s New International Version)
Accordingly, we at The Crossing have released our second recorded album with 10 (technically 12) new songs (and melodies) written, played, and sung by our worship team. And since its release last month, I’ve heard so many people of all ages tell me how much they love it and are being blessed by it. Just yesterday a man in his 50’s told me he was “absolutely mesmerized by it.”
Awake, my soul, in joyful praise, sing of my great Redeemer’s ways:He justly claims a song from me, “His loving-kindness set me free!”Often I feel my sinful heart prone from my Savior to depart;but though I have Him oft’ forgot, His loving-kindness changes not!How precious is Your steadfast love, Eternal Lord of all;in You is life, is true delight; I choose to rest in love.Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale, soon my mortal flesh must fail;O may my last expiring breath, His loving-kindness sing in death!Then let me mount and soar away to the bright world of endless day,and see my Savior’s shining face, His loving-kindness, His embrace!Let pride not turn my heart from You and Your promises,I will abide in You alone!
Wading through the darkened tide, waiting for this curse to die;Day of Christ, arise on us, illuminate Your promise.When will You rise upon the sea?How long till we dwell with Thee in the breakers of Your love;gaze on glory from above. From these shores we call out praise, call out praise!We wait, we watch, we long for Your kingdom!We wait, we watch, we long for You, Jesus…