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.
Father Let Me Dedicate
Matt Redman Lyrics
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In whatever worldly state Thou would have me be
Not from sorrow, pain or care, freedom dare I claim
This alone shall be my prayer, glorify Thy name
Can a child presume to choose where or how to live?
Can a Father's love refuse all the best to give?
Let my glad heart, while it sings, There in all proclaim
Be glorified in me, be glorified
Be glorified in me, be glorified
Matt Redman's song "Father Let Me Dedicate" is a beautiful song of surrender and dedication to God. The lyrics are a prayer to God, asking Him to accept everything that the singer has and will become, and to use it all for His glory. The first verse begins with the singer asking God to take everything they are, no matter what worldly state they are in, and use it for His glory. They acknowledge that they cannot claim freedom from sorrow, pain, or care, but that the only thing they want to pray for is to glorify God's name. The second verse continues along the same theme, asking whether a child can presume to choose where or how to live or whether a father's love would refuse to give the best to his child. The singer's heart is glad as it sings, and they want to proclaim the goodness and glory of God no matter what the future brings. The chorus is a powerful refrain that asks for God to be glorified in the singer's life.
The song's message is one of complete surrender and trust in God's plan for our lives. It reminds us that we cannot control everything, but we can give everything to God and trust that He will use it for His glory. It challenges us to live lives that are dedicated to Him and to proclaim His goodness and glory in everything we do. The song's melody is gentle and soothing, but the lyrics are full of power and truth that can help us to refocus our hearts and minds on what is important in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Father let me dedicate all this life to Thee
Father, I offer my entire life to You and I dedicate it to serving You.
In whatever worldly state Thou would have me be
I will accept and serve You in any situation or circumstance that You place me in.
Not from sorrow, pain or care, freedom dare I claim
I do not ask for freedom from trials, difficulties, or hardships. Instead, my prayer is to glorify Your Name in everything.
This alone shall be my prayer, glorify Thy name
My one and only prayer is to bring glory and honor to Your Name through my life and actions.
Can a child presume to choose where or how to live?
As Your child, I trust that You know what is best for me and I do not presume to choose for myself.
Can a Father's love refuse all the best to give?
I trust that Your love for me will always provide me with the very best, and never with anything less.
Let my glad heart, while it sings, There in all proclaim
May my joyful and grateful heart always proclaim Your goodness and faithfulness to all those around me.
And, whatever the future brings, glorify Thy Name
No matter what the future holds, I will continue to bring glory to Your Name through my life.
Be glorified in me, be glorified
Lord, I pray that You will be glorified through my life and my actions.
Be glorified in me, be glorified
Lord, I pray that You will continue to be glorified through my life and my actions.
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