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.
Befriended
Matt Redman Lyrics
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Surrendered, surrendered to the friend above all friends
Invited, invited deep into this mystery
Delighted, delighted by the wonders I have seen
This will be my story
This will be my song
Jesus, You will always have my heart
Astounded, astounded that Your gospel beckoned me (beckoned me)
Surrounded, surrounded, but I've never been so free
This will be my story
This will be my song
You'll always be my Saviour
Jesus, You will always have my heart
This will be my story
This will be my song
The song I sing
You'll always be my Saviour
Jesus, You will always have my heart
Determined, determined now to live this life for You
You're so worthy, my greatest gift would be the least You're due
This will be my story
This will be my song
You'll always be my Saviour
Jesus, You will always have my heart
This will be my story
All You've done in me
This will be my song
You'll always be my Saviour
Jesus, You will always have my heart
You're so worthy, my greatest gift would be the least You're due
Jesus, You're so worthy, my greatest gift would be the least You're due
My greatest gift would be the least You're due
The lyrics of "Befriended" by Matt Redman exemplify the wonder and excitement of surrendering oneself to Jesus Christ, and allowing him to enter into one's life as a friend and savior. The song emphasizes the deep invitation and delight found in following Jesus, as well as the sense of freedom and amazement that comes from embracing his gospel. The song also challenges the listener to live a life worthy of Jesus' sacrifice, and to offer him the greatest gift of all - complete devotion and surrender.
The lyrics of "Befriended" encourage the listener to embrace Jesus fully and surrender their hearts to him, acknowledging that he is the King of Kings and the greatest friend that they could ever hope to have. The song also emphasizes the freedom and amazement that comes from living a life surrendered to Jesus, and the deep sense of joy and wonder that can be found in following his gospel. Overall, "Befriended" is a beautiful expression of love and devotion to Jesus Christ, and a powerful call to embrace his grace and mercy with open hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Befriended, befriended by the King above all Kings
I have been accepted by the ruler of all rulers, the highest power of all powers
Surrendered, surrendered to the friend above all friends
I have given up control to the most trustworthy, loyal companion of all companions
Invited, invited deep into this mystery
I have been welcomed into a hidden, enigmatic world
Delighted, delighted by the wonders I have seen
I am overjoyed and thrilled by the spectacles I have witnessed
This will be my story
I will tell this tale
This will be my song
I will sing this melody
You'll always be my Saviour
You will forever be my rescuer
Jesus, You will always have my heart
Jesus, You will always hold my affection
Astounded, astounded that Your gospel beckoned me (beckoned me)
I am amazed that Your message has called out to me
Surrounded, surrounded, but I've never been so free
I am enclosed, yet I have never felt more liberated
The song I sing
The melody I vocalize
Determined, determined now to live this life for You
I am resolute, committed to living my life for You
You're so worthy, my greatest gift would be the least You're due
You are so deserving that the least I can offer is my greatest gift
All You've done in me
All that You have accomplished within me
Contributed by Emily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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De mis mejores Alabanzas me encanta:
Se hizo amigo, se hizo amigo del Rey sobre todos los Reyes
Befriended, befriended by the King above all Kings
Rendido, rendido a un amigo sobre todo amigo
Surrendered, surrendered to a friend above all friends
Invitado, invitado a lo profundo de este misterio
Invited, invited deep into this mystery
Encantado, encantado por las maravillas que he visto
Delighted, delighted by the wonders I have seen
esta sera mi historia
This will be my story
esta sera mi cancion
This will be my song
Siempre serás mi salvador.
You'll always be my savior.
Jesús siempre tendrás mi corazón
Jesus You will always have my heart
Asombrado, asombrado de que tu evangelio me llamara
Astounded, astounded that Your gospel beckoned me
Rodeado, rodeado pero nunca he sido tan libre,
Surrounded, surrounded but I've never been so free,
Determinado, determinado ahora a vivir esta vida para Ti
Determined, determined now to live this life for You
Eres tan digno, mi mayor regalo sería el menor.
You're so worthy my greatest gift would be the least You're due
esta sera mi historia
This will be my story
esta sera mi cancion
This will be my song
Siempre serás mi Salvador.
You'll always be my Savior.
Jesús siempre tendrás mi corazón
Jesus You will always have my heart
Android Gt
De mis mejores Alabanzas me encanta:
Se hizo amigo, se hizo amigo del Rey sobre todos los Reyes
Befriended, befriended by the King above all Kings
Rendido, rendido a un amigo sobre todo amigo
Surrendered, surrendered to a friend above all friends
Invitado, invitado a lo profundo de este misterio
Invited, invited deep into this mystery
Encantado, encantado por las maravillas que he visto
Delighted, delighted by the wonders I have seen
esta sera mi historia
This will be my story
esta sera mi cancion
This will be my song
Siempre serás mi salvador.
You'll always be my savior.
Jesús siempre tendrás mi corazón
Jesus You will always have my heart
Asombrado, asombrado de que tu evangelio me llamara
Astounded, astounded that Your gospel beckoned me
Rodeado, rodeado pero nunca he sido tan libre,
Surrounded, surrounded but I've never been so free,
Determinado, determinado ahora a vivir esta vida para Ti
Determined, determined now to live this life for You
Eres tan digno, mi mayor regalo sería el menor.
You're so worthy my greatest gift would be the least You're due
esta sera mi historia
This will be my story
esta sera mi cancion
This will be my song
Siempre serás mi Salvador.
You'll always be my Savior.
Jesús siempre tendrás mi corazón
Jesus You will always have my heart
Phindile Nene
Befriended by the King of all kings! This is my story, this is my song; Lord Jesus You will always be my Savior. Yes, Lord You will always have my heart💘 Oh! I love You Lord🙏🙏🙏
Sylvia Painter
A great worship song that we cant wait to share with our church.
Debbie Zamora
My Jesus! My heart and mind! I love you Lord Jesus!
Jonathan G
I think its lovely that you made this when you were 11. Thankyou for sharing it. Its so precious to God. He didn't mark you for spelling etc but saw your heart! Blessings
Donna M OConnor
beautiful song just like every other song Matt Redman sings :))
Hannah Jackson
This is such an awesome song! I love it! =-)
Tere Va'a
What a beautiful song, i love it
Shayla Dubilowski
I'm so thankful JESUS is my friend. What an amazing song!
M. Miller
Love this song!