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.
Beautiful Savior
Matt Redman Lyrics
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Give my praise to the fountain of delights
For in my helplessness, You heard my cry
And waves of mercy poured down on my life
Beautiful Savior, wonderful counselor
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
You're the way, the truth, the life
Star of the morning, glorious in holiness
You're the risen one, heaven's champion
And You reign, You reign over all
I will trust in the cross of my Redeemer
I will sing of the land that never fails
Of sins forgiven, of conscience cleared
Of death defeated and life without end
I long to be where the praise is never ending
Yearn to dwell where the glory never fades
With countless worshipers sing one song
And cries of "Worthy! Worthy! ..."
In the opening lines of "Beautiful Savior", the songwriter is expressing the desire to sing a song of gladness all of their days and to give praise to the fountain of delights. This fountain is likely a metaphor for God, who is a constant source of joy, beauty, and goodness. The songwriter then acknowledges their own helplessness, but also acknowledges that God has heard their cry for help and has responded with waves of mercy that have poured down on their life. This image of mercy as a wave is particularly powerful, as it suggests a strong and overwhelming force that is beyond our control, but also suggests that this force can wash away our troubles and leave us renewed.
The rest of the song is an ode to God, with several powerful descriptions of who he is and what he has done. God is the "Beautiful Savior" and the "wonderful counselor," who is "clothed in majesty" and "Lord of history". He is also the "way, the truth, and the life", which is a reference to a famous quote from the Bible. The songwriter also describes God as the "star of the morning" and the "heaven's champion", which suggests that he is a radiant and triumphant figure. Despite all his power and glory, God is also a redeemer who has defeated sin and death, and offers us eternal life. The final lines speak of the songwriter's longing to be where the praise is never ending, where countless worshippers are singing one song and crying out "worthy!".
Line by Line Meaning
All my days, I will sing the song of gladness
Throughout my lifetime, I will sing a joyful song of gratitude.
Give my praise to the fountain of delights
Offering my praise to the source of all good things.
For in my helplessness, You heard my cry
When I was without hope, You listened to my plea.
And waves of mercy poured down on my life
A flood of kindness was bestowed upon me.
Beautiful Savior, wonderful counselor
You are lovely and wise, with healing guidance.
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
Adorned with grandeur, ruler of all time.
You're the way, the truth, the life
You are the path, the reality, and the vitality.
Star of the morning, glorious in holiness
Radiant in purity, like the morning star.
You're the risen one, heaven's champion
You are the victor over death, the hero of heaven.
And You reign, You reign over all
You are sovereign, reigning over everything.
I will trust in the cross of my Redeemer
I will have faith in the sacrifice of my Savior.
I will sing of the land that never fails
I will celebrate the place of infinite success.
Of sins forgiven, of conscience cleared
Of mistakes pardoned, of guilt removed.
Of death defeated and life without end
Of mortality conquered and eternity gained.
I long to be where the praise is never ending
I yearn to dwell in a place of eternal honor and worship.
Yearn to dwell where the glory never fades
Craving to live where the radiance never dims.
With countless worshipers sing one song
Joining with innumerable adorers to sing a single chorus.
And cries of "Worthy! Worthy! ..."
Crying out "Deserving! Deserving! ..."
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.