Matt Redman is a British Christian songwriter, and was one of the main wors… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Redman is a British Christian songwriter, and was one of the main worship leaders associated with the Soul Survivor organization. He is now with Passion Conferences and an artist for Six Steps Records. He has authored and edited multiple books on Christian worship, including "The Unquenchable Worshipper" and the book Facedown which accompanied the album. Some of his most popular songs include Heart Of Worship, Let Everything That Has Breath, Once Again, and Blessed Be Your Name, the latter winning the "Worship Song of the Year" award in the 2005 GMA music awards.

He has since launched another album, Beautiful News, and continues to write many more popular songs such as You Never Let Go and Shine.

Songfacts states that Redman's eighth album 10,000 Reasons, was co-written with several of his friends. He then recorded the songs live in Atlanta, leading worship for over 1,000 worship leaders during LIFT: A Worship Leader Collective, put on by Passion City Church and sixstepsrecords on February 18 and 19, 2011. It sold nearly 7,000 units its first week in the US, almost doubling Redman's previous album release We Shall Not Be Shaken. The LP entered the Billboard 200 at #66, his biggest debut to date.

Abide With Me
Matt Redman Lyrics

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I have a home
Eternal home
But for now I walk this broken world

You walked it first
You know our pain
But You show hope can rise again up from the grave

Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go

Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me

There in the night
Gethsemane
Before the cross
Before the nails

I'm overwhelmed
Alone, You prayed
You met us in our suffering and bore our shame

Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go

Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me

Oh, love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

And up ahead
Eternity
We'll weep no more and sing for joy abide with me
We'll weep no more and sing for joy abide with me

Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go

Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me
Ever close God abide with me
Ever close God abide with me

Oh, love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

Love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Abide with Me" by Matt Redman reflect a cry to God for his constant presence in the midst of life's struggles and pain. The song starts with a statement of faith that the singer has a home in heaven but for now, he is walking in a broken world. The following lines acknowledge that Jesus walked in a difficult world just as we do and yet he brings hope that rises from the grave. The chorus is a plea for the Lord to remain close, to never let go, and to abide with the singer always.

The second verse of the song focuses on Jesus' night of prayer in Gethsemane, in which he faced suffering and shame, yet surrendered to God's will. The singer is again asking for Jesus' close presence in the difficult times of our lives. The bridge emphasizes the unending love of God, that holds us and never lets us go. The song's final line is a hopeful statement that in Eternity, we can rejoice and not weep any longer, living forever in God's presence.

Overall, "Abide with Me" is a deeply emotional song that expresses faith amidst struggles, and speaks to the human need for a constant and abiding presence of God in life's hardest moments.

Line by Line Meaning

I have a home
I have an eternal home waiting for me

Eternal home
A home that lasts forever

But for now I walk this broken world
But for now, I am living in this broken and imperfect world

You walked it first
You, Jesus, also walked this broken world before us

You know our pain
You understand the pain and suffering that we go through

But You show hope can rise again up from the grave
But you have shown us that hope can rise again, as you rose from the dead

Abide with me
Stay with me, Lord

Don't let me fall
Please don't let me stumble or fail

And don't let go
Please don't leave me

Walk with me
Please walk beside me

And never leave
And don't ever abandon me

Ever close God abide with me
Stay close to me, Lord

There in the night
In the darkness of the night

Gethsemane
Referring to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion

Before the cross
Before Jesus was crucified on the cross

Before the nails
Before the nails were driven into Jesus' hands and feet

I'm overwhelmed
I am feeling completely overpowered and overcome

Alone, You prayed
Jesus prayed alone before his crucifixion

You met us in our suffering and bore our shame
You understand our suffering and shame, and you took it upon yourself on the cross

Oh, love that will not ever let me go
God's love is never-ending and will not let us go

You never let me go
You never abandon us, Lord

And up ahead
Looking towards the future

Eternity
Referring to the afterlife, which lasts forever

We'll weep no more and sing for joy abide with me
In the afterlife, we will no longer cry and will sing joyfully with the Lord

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Crowder, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Matt Redman

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Rohit Kumar

2y↑21

I have a home
Eternal home
But for now I walk this broken world
You walked it first
You know our pain
But You show hope can rise again up from the grave
Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go
Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me
There in the night
Gethsemane
Before the cross
Before the nails
I'm overwhelmed
Alone, You prayed
You met us in our suffering and bore our shame
Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go
Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me
Oh, love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go
You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go
And up ahead
Eternity
We'll weep no more and sing for joy abide with me
We'll weep no more and sing for joy abide with me
Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go
Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me
Ever close God abide with me
Ever close God abide with me
Oh, love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go
You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go
You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go
You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

loeyzxc

50w↑3

Abide With Me Lyrics

I have a home
Eternal home
But for now I walk this broken world

You walked it first
You know our pain
But You show hope can rise again up from the grave

Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go

Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me

There in the night
Gethsemane
Before the cross
Before the nails

I'm overwhelmed
Alone, You prayed
You met us in our suffering and bore our shame

Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go

Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me

Oh, love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

And up ahead
Eternity
We'll weep no more and sing for joy abide with me
We'll weep no more and sing for joy abide with me

Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go

Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me
Ever close God abide with me
Ever close God abide with me

Oh, love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

Love that will not ever let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go
You never let me go
Love that will not ever let me go

All comments from YouTube:

TheCreepypro

51w↑1

thank you Lord for your presence help us to cherish it and yearn for it

Rohit Kumar

2y↑21

DOMINICK MSAFIRI

1y↑2

❤

Augustine Thubru

39w

Lyrics is required for every songs

Mohammad Shahab

6y↑274

Just today I was baptized. Pray for me. God abide with me

Fico Vlog

4y↑7

hallelujah

Preamcy John

4y↑5

May God bless you.

William Davis

4y↑3

Praying for you!!!

Allan Delport

4y↑2

Praise God. May He strengthen you and guide your whole family into knowing Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Justin Brasfield

4y↑2

I pray for your courage, faith, and hope to only grow in Christ. God bless you in your Christian journey, brother!

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cg0825

9y↑25

this is my new favorite worship song...was having a rough time today driving home and it just happened to come up on the CD...Amazing how God knows how to speak to us.

DOMINICK MSAFIRI

Really inspired by this song, God bless you Matt.

2510aggie

8y↑22

This song is like......a taste of Heaven! Simply wonderful!

papokels

4y↑1

Amen.

Marjorie Mosely

37w↑1

@papokelshallelujah hallelujah hallelujah 😢😢😢😢😢

Barbara Muna

3y↑2

This song has spoken to me in such a very deep way - He will never let me go, no matter what, He just won't Thank you Jesus.

Jacob Malowah

8y↑12

One of the most emotional songs of the century! Love that will not ever let me go..... God bless you servant of the LORD

papokels

Amen.

Sanford Mba

6y↑3

This is a spiritually uplifting. Simple words yet powerful. Trusting that the Lord will continue to abide with us and His love won't let go.

Sara Pinsky

9y↑7

Such a beautiful song. God bless you, Matt!

Adri Oosthuizen

5y↑1

Oh Matt you are one of a kind.. true worshiper... I just loooove your songs. Thank You Jesus for a Matt Redman and his group.

skyhigh

2y↑1

YES Lord ,I will abide with you throughout whole my life

Tress Hansen

He abides with me praise the Lord

Saurabh Paul

6y↑8

Abide with me ... such a great song , holy spirit works on me.

papokels

Amen. God Bless you Saurabh Paul.

Alison Apps

I played this at my partners funeral, it was his favourite song to which I can’t get enough of. Never fails to make me cry 😢

mcapel54

9y↑9

You can feel the Holy Spirit in this wonderful song. I love it

papokels

Amen.

khumba James

What a beautiful song. Abide with me Lord!

paul crysell

9y↑173

This song makes me cry every time i listen to it, to think that Jesus died for me. even though we are not worthy he took our sin and shame on the cross for us. thankyou God and Matt for this wonderful song. "love that will not me go "

Amos Okoth

7y↑6

I love this spiritual song. The talent God gave Matt is great. God bless those who listen to this song.

David Pigg

7y↑2

paul crysell Amen praise the Lord God almighty

Sandra Lund

6y↑2

I know, me too! Just think about when He left Heaven to come to this broken world, and every day was one day closer to the day He knew he would die for us....that is love!!! He will never let us go.

Carl Senawo

paul crysell amen

Pauline Millar

6y↑2

Makes me cry. Sad song but I love it. ;)

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fidelice chepngetich

Dear God may you always abide with me for thy glory and honour yes yes. Amen

Cynthia Bernardo

Beautiful hymn. Congrats Matt and company

Susan Kisamwa

5y↑2

Abide with me dear God, love that will never let me go. This song always ministers to my spirit, always uplifting and ushering me to presence of God! God bless you Matt.

victoria manlun

Matt, your songs are testaments of the true nature of being a Christian! People can feel the love and power of Christ in you through your songs! What a blessing!!!

Brandon Omosh

what a touching song.....thanks matt for such a wonderful song.....indeed the lord will never let you go....abide with me

Fredrick Nakhaima

Father May you abide in me, even in the darkest shadow of life may your light shine upon me.

Lydia Du Preez

2y↑1

So beautifull i cried. God abide with me🙌🕊🙌

Davis Mmare

6y↑1

Am so teary this song has pierced my soul, thank you Jesus, God abide with me, Amen.

Saintz Lim Creew

8y↑16

this song makes my heart feel so calm.. jesus really with me..

loeyzxc

50w↑3

Ester Siahaan

7y↑2

One of my favorite worship songs... <3

Chris Stembel

5y↑1

ABIDE is my one word for 2019 - this song is so fitting! I love it and the one who you sing about Jesus!

Hannah Choke

4y↑1

Ooh Jesus walk with me and never leave👐

Daniele Sardone

Una canzone stupenda! Grazie!

Nyadoni Lul

Hallelujah what great song to start your day with! Glory be to God in higher Ameeeeen.......

Prince Gyimah

9y↑1

so spirit filled and breaks my heart to the lowest. God bless Matt

Laszlo Powrie

It is sooo beutiful and wonderful to worship the Lord together wit you.. Mat.. I am 74 yr old woman from South Africa. Loooove all ur songs.

Leena D'costa

I'm really waiting for your new worship song, praise God for his grace upon you 🙏🙏

Paneetha Ameresekere

Thank you Matt for strengthening/uplifting my faith!

gail sykes

5y↑1

Lovely , no words can express how much I love this .

Becki 81

7y↑2

Beautiful worship song. Such as many other songs by Matt Redman

james Last

8y↑2

What a beautiful song Praise be to the Lord for music we can sing to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!!!!

Dorothy Mayumbelo

Yes Lord! Abide with me

Taelolu Omotunde Richard

3y↑1

One of my best songs ever

STEPHEN NGARI

5y↑4

In deed love that never let me go!
Godly uplifting hymn of all ages

Allan Eysturskard

The spirit in me loves to praise god, and this song and many other from Matt brings me closer to heaven, thanks Matt and GOD bless you and all around you :-)

Susan Anne Woolley

This has become a favourite in my church. It ministers to many people.

Shannon Adams

2y↑1

All glory, honor, and praise to all of who God is for us in Christ Jesus forever!!

Gayle Squyres

Matt Redman a special blessing from God!

Seitai Emmanuel

Glory glory to the most high

Bogdan Mindru

7y↑1

God bless you Matt Redman & team!

joan moraa

Abide with me! what a sincere prayer! Iam Blessed by this song. Immensely. Thank you!

Ravindrakumar JKS

7y↑3

An awesome song to worship the living God. May God bless u dear brother as you keep on ministering to the thirsty souls round the globe

Armando Ortiz Jr

4y↑1

I loved hearing this song for the first time. Why is it not playing on Christian Radio?? More people need to know just how much God, who is our Creator, loves and cares about us!

Mike Opebiyi

I'm deeply touch everytime I listen to the song and give me renewed confidence in Jesus Christ love for me. God bless bro Matt Redman.

Rey Ann

7y↑1

Thanks Matt for always inspiring me with your music! You are annointed and gifted to reach out to people and speak God's message through your music. Blessings to u and ur family and ur ministry!!! I am ur forever fan! To God Be The Glory!!!

Philip Kimwele

Hearing it for the first time and its fantastic why lie.What a talent.

Kausalya Padmanabhan

Matt Redman I listen to your songs every morning.. especially Abide with me..very uplifting.thx. May God bless you.your heavenly music . your family

Benjamín

Amen! Is amazing Song
God is with us, in Jesus name.☝️👑

J v d Berg

Love that will not ever let me go. Thank you Jesus for your unconditional love!!

rosemary marsh

A very beautiful and touching song.Thank you Heavenly Father for you have said that you will never leave nor forsake us.Jesus Christ Abide with me always.I pray.Thanks for sharing this video/song with us.

your favourite

4y↑1

Abide with me Lord Jesus.
Don't let me go
Walk with me Lord.

Forest Park Boys and Girls Club

Who could ask for more than his great love for us!

Susan Njue

8y↑2

This song brings so much joy in my heart.

papokels

Amen.

The Man

7y↑14

I would like this song a thousand times if I could 🙏thank you for this blessing! My the lord of host be with you and bless you all the days of your life! 🙏

papokels

Amen.

Pacy Ongalo

one of my favourite songs.

emerald gibberzy

Yes he is amazing with all of us! 🙏🙏

Jenny Nickel

You have an Amazing Voice! this song touches my heart in so many ways!

Jacob Malowah

6y↑1

Thanks Matt. I really love this song!

Alice Mburu

6y↑3

Matt red thank you and God bless you am always lifted every time i listen to your worship song

papokels

Amen.

Peter Ahuto

8y↑1

great worship song may God bless all.

Daniella Odoom

6y↑2

I love it God will be with his people always amen!

DOMINICK MSAFIRI

Lord God, please abide with me always, in every region of my life...and thank you for your love that can never and will never let me go...please Lord God Almighty abide with me.

social

Abide with me Lord...i jst love this song,it uplifts me so much

Irene Yerolemou

7y↑5

i love this song, thank God for it :)

papokels

Amen.

The Man

The song has straithend my relationship with God. blessed my soul,given me strength to stand and hope in god's grace with all faith. Thank you for sharing this beautiful song. may the one trueth and one Victorious blessings be on you.

Dove 14

Love that will never let me go.Thank you Jesus for your unfailing love.Human love may fail but you never fail your children.Amen🙏🙏

Meike Van Veen-Plat

So beautiful, can listen to this over and over again.

Lillian

Ek stem saam❤

Vicky

5y↑1

I love this song, so powerful and prepares u for eternity. Amen Amen, Shalom

Geraldine Scott

The words we need to hear during these difficult and uncertain times. We may have to social distance from our friends and families, but we can still walk closely with our Lord. He is our rock, and will never let us go.

Elspeth Morgan

8y↑2

what a superb song and oh so true. Thank you Lord Jesus.

Emrei Shearer

Hallelujah!! Amen, brother!

The Seed

This song reached my soul

joel okocha

8y↑25

Abide with me as i walk this journey, it doesnt make sense in the eyes of men but i trust you knowing fully you will be with me through it all..Thank you Father,you never let me down. AMEN

Abila Patto

joel okocha 1

vanessa muhuri

amen,so true

Emuget David

8y↑49

This song has never left my eyes dry, making me weaker in flesh n strong in Spiritually, some Body bought me at a Price of Blood.

Lovie Anita

8y↑1

me too😢😢

Shanta Arnold

8y↑1

Shanta Arnold Your song is soul touching. May God db bless you as you sing for His glory. dr.rashmianrold rewa my. p india dr.rashmianrold rewa my. p india dr.rashmianrold rewa my. p india dr.rashmianrold rewa my. p india dr.rashmianrold rewa my. p india

Nababan Anas

8y↑7

Jesus can make us cry like a baby both male and female in His presence.

Happy

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Abide with me
Abide with me
Don't let me fall
And don't let go
Walk with me
And never leave
Ever close God abide with me

Maria sequeira

May GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY FOR EVERYTHING you do and please continue to inspire us youth

mwendwa christine

6y↑1

This my prayer the remaining part of my life.I captured it with a new revelation this morning.

MJ Beaty

8y↑84

We must all remember that one day every knee will bow and everyone will confess that He Is Lord.

Nababan Anas

8y↑1

Amen, Jesus Christ is the Lord.

Anna Franzese

Anas Nababan

Amy White

Anas Nababanmatt andjk

JOHNSON LUIS

His damn good on classic gospel sound

Brenton Davis

This song made me think of what you wrote

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Jess Farinazzo

6y↑1

I founded !!! I went the healing mass, goss bumps all over me when I heard that song!!! I founded found it. ❤️ THANK YOU.

Mama Hlawncheu5

I love this song, abide with me Lord...I like Matt too God bless you more and more

Paulo Cabanero

9y↑8

Thank you so much for this song Mr. Matt Redman...very anointed and very uplifting..
I really love your songs and I thank the Lord for He really made you fearfully and wonderfully. God Bless you more!! We love you!!! from the Philippines...

vanessa muhuri

amen

vanessa muhuri

PRAISE THE LORD

Valdecir Ferreira

4y↑1

Aleluia 🔥🔥🔥

chris drew

I was recently Annointed and a devoted Catholic, Jesus keep fighting for us.

Florence Oduor

the song has blessed me so much

McSammy McRain

3y↑1

Ooh! Lord I pray that you abide with me and walk with me

Cephas Nyadida

Great inspiration indeed

Harry Harris

4y↑1

YES... JAW-DROPPING GOOD WORSHIP!. LEAVES ME KNOWING HE ABIDES... SPECIAL WORD THAY, ABIDE.

Lydia Du Preez

GOD PLEASE HOLD MY HAND AND PLEASE NEVER LET ME GO. LOVE U MY SWEET JESUS🙌🙌🙌

Pam Cunje

4y↑1

Beautiful and meaningful song...Thank you.

Vezo Rhakho

aahhhhh.......beautiful!!!
all your songs and lyrics are beautiful, Matt
God bless you

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