Redemption Song

With biblical clarity and pastoral warmth, DeMars calls the church to lift her voice in response to God’s glorious salvation. This is a timely and needed encouragement, reminding us that congregational singing is not merely tradition but a vital act of worship flowing from hearts captivated by the glory of Christ.

-- Matt Boswell

... shifts worship from the stage to the saints, from polished performance to biblical participation, from an audience watching to a people singing. It’s not about a platform, but a people. And at its core, it’s biblically informed worship for an audience of One.

-- Thomas J. Terry

A great little primer that will help ministers and the congregation. I encourage you to read it.

-- Jonathan Carswell

Sean DeMars walks through the theology and practice that has typified God’s people for thousands of years. From Yembiyembi, Papua New Guinea, to Rochester, New York, to the shores of the Red Sea, God’s people sing, and we will sing till the King returns—and from then on—for eternity.

-- Brooks Buser

In this short but rich book, Sean DeMars sums up the biblical why, what, and how of congregational singing. It’s a valuable resource for all Christians, but especially the pastors, elders, and worship teams shaping their church’s singing culture.

-- Brett McCracken

The gospel is simply too good not to sing, and this book will help us all sing better. I plan to give one to each family in our church, and I’d encourage you to do the same.

-- Aaron Menikoff

In this excellent book, Sean DeMars directs us to God’s Word, reminding us that singing is not an afterthought but an essential act of worship, designed by God for His glory and the edification of His people. Redemption Song will challenge, encourage, and inspire you to sing with biblical intentionality.

-- Josh Buice

God delights when His people’s mouths are filled with songs of praise. But He doesn’t just want any song. He delights in songs that are sung with joy and faith according to His Word. Redemption Song is a brief and remarkably insightful booklet that helps God’s people grow in singing to God as He is worthy.

-- J. Garrett Kell

Rooted in Moses’s song in Exodus 15, Demars equips us to proclaim God’s truth with wonder and joy. If you want to encourage your congregation to sing heartily to the Lord and to one another, buy several copies and pass them around.

-- Juan R. Sanchez

... a concise, accessible reminder that broad participation in congregational singing is vitally important to the health of a local church. His reflection on the song of Moses in Exodus 15 is a useful resource to encourage Christians to drop their guard and make a joyful noise to the Lord.

-- Andrew Spe