sing of the works and deeds of the Lord: [Psalm 9:11 ESV] Sing praises to the LORD, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds! [Psalm 105:2 ESV] Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! [Psalm 107:22 ESV] And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy! 3. The works and deeds of the Lord Jesus are most fully revealed in the New Testament. 4. The Psalms command new songs (Psalms 33:3, Psalms 40:3, Psalms 96:1, Psalms 98:1, Psalms 144:9, Psalms 149:1) Therefore, new songs concerning the works and deeds of Jesus from the NT are commanded and required for proper worship. Additionally, EP doctrine does not allow the "whole council of God" to be included in sung worship, vs allowing it in all other elements. psalmos and the use of musical instruments One objection to the non-use of musical instruments is that the Greek word ψαλμός (psalmos) literally means " a striking of strings". This means that the use of musical instruments is implied by the word itself. Denominations Presbyterian denominations practising exclusive psalmody: American Presbyterian Church Associated Presbyterian Churches Australian Free Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Australia Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia Presbyterian Reformed Church Reformation Presbyterian Church, Australian Presbytery Reformed Presbyterian churches Reformed Presbyterian Church of Australia Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi Southern Presbyterian Church in Australia Westminster Presbyterian Church in the United States Igreja Puritana Reformada no Brasil (Puritan Reformed Church in Brazil) Pilgrim Covenant Church (Singapore) Dutch Reformed denominations practising exclusive psalmody: Free Reformed Churches of North America Gereja Jemaat Protestan di Indonesia Heritage Reformed Congregations Netherlands Reformed Congregations Nigeria Reformed Church Old-Reformed Congregations in the Netherlands (Oud Gereformeerde Gemeenten in Nederland) Old-Reformed Congregations (unconnected) (Oud Gereformeerde Gemeenten buiten verband) Reformed Congregations (Gereformeerde Gemeenten) Reformed Congregations in the Netherlands (Gereformeerde Gemeenten in Nederland) Reformed Congregations in the Netherlands (unconnected) (Gereformeerde Gemeenten in Nederland (buiten verband)) Reformed Congregations in North America Restored Reformed Church (Hersteld Hervormde Kerk) See also Metrical psalter References Christian terminology Psalms Church music Protestant worship and liturgy