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.

Come And See
Matt Redman Lyrics

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Behold the Author of our salvation
Behold the wonder of grace so free
Behold the blessing of true forgiveness at Calvary

Behold the answer for all the broken
Behold the mercy that makes a way
Behold the promise of perfect healing
at Calvary

Come and see come and see what God has done
come and see come and see what love has won
in this place hearts and lives waking up
to the Light of the world
You're the Light of the world

Your cross is speaking words of freedom
no condemnation shall we now fear
our shame is silenced
Your love has triumphed at Calvary

Come and see come and see what God has done
come and see come and see what love has won
in this place hearts and lives waking up
to the Light of the world
You're the Light of the world

God it's Your love
Here on Display
We stand in awe
It takes our breath away

Come and see come and see what God has done
come and see come and see what love has won
in this place hearts and lives waking up
to the Light of the world
You're the Light of the world
in this place hearts and lives waking up
to the Light of the world
You're the Light of the world

In this place hearts and lives waking up

To the Light of the world
You're the Light of the world

Overall Meaning

The song "Come And See" by Matt Redman is a reflection on the wonder of God's grace and love that was displayed at Calvary. The song starts by calling us to behold the Author of our salvation and the wonder of His free grace. The lyrics then move on to the promise of forgiveness and healing that was made possible through Christ's sacrifice. The verse continues by reminding us of the mercy and love of God that makes a way for all the broken.

The chorus is an invitation to come and see what God has done for us. It is an invitation to behold the love that God has shown at Calvary through His sacrifice for us. The song reminds us that in this place we can experience the light of the world, and our hearts and lives will be awakened to this light. The cross has brought us freedom from condemnation and our shame has been silenced by God's love.

Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the love of God and His sacrifice for us. It calls us to come and see the love that was displayed at the cross and to allow that love to change us. The song is a beautiful reflection on the depth of God's love for us and the transformation that can come when we behold this love.

Line by Line Meaning

Behold the Author of our salvation
Look and see the one who wrote the story of our redemption

Behold the wonder of grace so free
See and marvel at the beauty of the unearned, unmerited favor shown to us

Behold the blessing of true forgiveness at Calvary
See the wonderful gift of complete pardon for all our wrongdoings made possible by Jesus' sacrifice on the cross

Behold the answer for all the broken
Witness the solution for all those who are hurting and in need of healing

Behold the mercy that makes a way
Observe the loving-kindness that opens the path to salvation and hope

Behold the promise of perfect healing at Calvary
See the assurance of complete restoration in body, soul and spirit that is available through Christ's finished work on the cross

Come and see come and see what God has done
Join us in visiting the place where God has accomplished his mighty work

come and see come and see what love has won
Witness the amazing victory of love over sin and death

in this place hearts and lives waking up to the Light of the world
Experience the transformation that happens when people encounter the powerful, illuminating presence of Jesus

You're the Light of the world
Jesus, you are the one who enlightens and guides us on the path of truth and life

Your cross is speaking words of freedom
The message of liberation from sins and their consequences resounds from your sacrifice on the cross

no condemnation shall we now fear
We no longer need to be afraid of being found guilty or punished for our wrongdoing

our shame is silenced
The feeling of guilt and unworthiness produced by our sins has been silenced by Jesus' atonement

Your love has triumphed at Calvary
Your selfless, sacrificial love has achieved a resounding victory over all the forces of evil at the cross

God it's Your love
Father, your love for us is the driving force behind all that you do

Here on display
Here, in this place, your love is clearly and vividly exhibited

We stand in awe
We are overwhelmed by the magnitude of your love and the beauty of your sacrifice

It takes our breath away
Your love is so stunning and wonderful that it leaves us speechless and amazed

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: CHRIS TOMLIN, JASON INGRAM, MATT MAHER, MATT REDMAN

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