Chadash
Praise the Lord and sing a new song in the assembly of his faithful people.
Psalm 149:1
The word “new” in this verse, translated from the Hebrew word chadash (חָדָשׁ), means new, fresh, or renewed. Throughout the Bible, the phrase “sing to the Lord a new song” encourages us to worship God with fresh and original songs that reflect His character and love. These new songs can lead us to joyful and meaningful praise. In this context, the word “new” signifies originality, freshness, uniqueness, or something unheard before. Sometimes, the new songs are beloved by the new generation of Christians. God, according to these verses, loves the new songs even if we don’t always find them to be our cup of tea.
As we contemplate the concept of new worship songs, I’d like to present a list of the top five worship songs of 2026. The source of this list comes from tracking data from Praise Charts. Two of these songs have already been introduced in our worship services at First Presbyterian Church: “Goodness of God” and “Holy Forever.” I’ll share the YouTube links for the remaining three new songs. Who knows, perhaps you’ll find yourself singing and praising God with one of these new worship songs.
Here is the list:
1. “Jesus Be The Name” by Elevation Worship / Tiffany Hudson — A leading anthem that has been heavily featured on church charts and weekly lists.
2. “Holy Forever” by Chris Tomlin — A powerful and enduring staple that remains at the top of congregational worship charts.
3. “Goodness Of God” by Bethel Music / Jenn Johnson — A continuous favorite that reflects on unfailing faithfulness.
4. “I Know A Name” by Elevation Worship / Chris Brown / Brandon Lake — A prominent collaborative track that dominates modern worship sets.
5. “God I’m Just Grateful” by Elevation Worship and Chandler Moore — A widely recognized expression of praise.
