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.
Angels
Matt Redman Lyrics
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if it wasn't for your love
if it wasnt for your kindness
how could i stand?
if it wasnt for your cleansing
if it wasnt for your blood
if it wasnt for your goodness
how could i stand?
yet i find myself again
where even angels fear to tread
where i would never dare to come
but for the cleansing of your blood
with you there is forgiveness
and therefore you are feared
jesus its your loving kindness
that brings me to my knees
and i find myself again
where even angels fear to tread
where i would never dare to come
but for the cleansing of your blood
in the beauty of your holiness
here in the beauty of your holiness
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The lyrics of Matt Redman's song "Angels" speak of the overwhelming mercy, love, and kindness of God. The singer acknowledges that without God's mercy, love, and kindness, they would not be able to stand. The cleansing power of God's blood is also highlighted, as it is only through His forgiveness and goodness that the singer is able to find strength.
The lyrics convey a sense of awe and reverence towards God. The singer recognizes that even angels fear to tread in the presence of God and would never dare to come to the place where the singer finds themselves. It is only through the cleansing power of God's blood that the singer can approach this holy place.
The repetition of the phrase "in the beauty of your holiness" emphasizes the awe-inspiring nature of God's holiness. It is in this holiness that the singer finds a sense of peace and surrender, being brought to their knees by Jesus' loving kindness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Angels" emphasize the importance of God's mercy, love, and forgiveness in the lives of believers. It acknowledges the elevated nature of God's holiness and the humbling effect it has on those who recognize it. The song encourages a posture of reverence and gratitude towards God for His cleansing power and loving kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
if it wasn't for your mercy
If it weren't for your compassion and forgiveness
if it wasn't for your love
If it weren't for your unconditional, selfless affection
if it wasnt for your kindness
If it wasn't for your benevolence and generosity
how could i stand?
I wouldn't be able to endure or find strength
if it wasnt for your cleansing
If it wasn't for your purification and renewal
if it wasnt for your blood
If it wasn't for your sacrifice and atonement
if it wasnt for your goodness
If it wasn't for your righteousness and benevolence
how could i stand?
I wouldn't be able to endure or find strength
yet i find myself again
Nevertheless, I discover myself once more
where even angels fear to tread
In places where celestial beings hesitate to go
where i would never dare to come
In situations I would never have the audacity to approach
but for the cleansing of your blood
Except for the purifying effect of your sacrifice
with you there is forgiveness
In your presence, there is reconciliation and pardon
and therefore you are feared
And that is why you evoke awe and reverence
jesus its your loving kindness
Jesus, it is your affectionate and compassionate nature
that brings me to my knees
That humbles me and compels me to surrender
in the beauty of your holiness
In the splendor and perfection of your divine nature
here in the beauty of your holiness
Right here, in the magnificent purity of your being
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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Shirleyni Jayakody
Angels, angels in the night
Angels, angels from on high
Messengers of grace
Messengers of light
Angels, angels fill the skies
Angels, from the highest height
Glory all around
Heaven reaching out
A song we’d never heard
How beautiful the sound
Singing Gloria
Gloria
Singing gloria
Gloria
“This day a Saviour has been born
Jesus, He is Christ the Lord
This will be a sign
You will find a child…”
And suddenly the sky
Was filled with sacred choir
And they sang ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace on the earth to those on whom His favour rests
They sang ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace on the earth to those on whom His favour rests
In the name of love
God is with us now
Mercy coming close
Majesty touched down
TW Peck
Pretty tune, but the Angels weren't singing, they were speaking:
Luke 2:8-14 (ESV)
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and SAYING,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Germaine Noel
I love it ,very much well done it's what touches my heart ❤️
TheCreepypro
let us sing praises to you Lord for only you are worthy of them
Pearl Baptist
Fantastic song .The words are really touching. Keep it up, Matt Redman. Gods blessings to you and the group.
Miriam Rodrigues
Glória JESUS .
Joyce Miranda
Linda essa canção 👏👏👏 Aleluia 🙌
Lufuno Vhengani
What a beautiful song
Pauline Killen
Amen 🙏❤️
Heather Jardine
Such a beautiful song xx
Jeoffrey Albans
Glory be to Jesus
Levitis
Que canção maravilhosa, gloria a Deus!
Hugs from Brazil! God Bless U :)