Why are worship songs so repetitive?
We Repeat to Remember I found this song in the hymnbook of God ’s people, the book of Psalms . What’s the ad nauseum line? “For his steadfast love endures forever.” Twenty-five times we’re reminded of God’s unending love, each time seeing his love in light of his righteous character and mighty deeds. There’s no confusion about which God loves us fully and forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:3) (Give thanks) to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:5) (Give thanks) to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt , for his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:10) (Give thanks) to him who led his people through the wilderness, for his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:16) (Give thanks) to him who struck down great kings, for his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:17) Apparently, the psalmist thinks it important for God’s peo