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.
Here For You
Matt Redman Lyrics
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Let our songs be a sign
We are here for You, we are here for You
Let Your breath come from heaven
Fill our hearts with Your life
We are here for You, we are here for You
Nothing here is hidden
You are our one desire
You alone are holy
Only You are worthy
God, let Your fire fall down
Let our shout be Your anthem
Your renown fill the skies
We are here for You, we are here for You
Let Your Word move in power
Let what's dead come to life
We are here for You, we are here for You
To You our hearts are open
Nothing here is hidden
You are our one desire
You alone are holy
Only You are worthy
God, let Your fire fall down
To You our hearts are open
Nothing here is hidden
You are our one desire
You alone are holy
Only You are worthy
God, let Your fire fall down
Let Your fire fall
We are here for You
Jesus, here for You
We welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
We welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
Let every heart adore
Let every soul awake
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
We welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
Oh, be welcomed, be welcome
Come and take Your rightful place
We welcome You with praise
We welcome You today
The people of God
In the presence of God
Pouring out the praises of God
We welcome You
We welcome You
Jesus You
Jesus You
Oh we welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
We welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
Let every heart adore
Let every soul awake
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
We welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
Come and take Your place
The lyrics of "Here For You" by Matt Redman express the idea of offering praises and welcoming God's presence. The song paints a picture of worshipers seeking God's holy spirit to fill their hearts with life and power, and to transform their lives through God's love. The chorus repeats the declaration of being "here for You", expressing the devotion and commitment to worshiping God. The lyrics also acknowledge that God is the only worthy and holy one, and that only through His power can the worshipers experience revival and growth.
The bridge of the song adds an extra layer of passion to the worship, inviting every heart and soul to adore God and to wake up to His call. The lyrics conclude with an invitation to almighty God of love "to take Your rightful place" in the lives of the worshipers. Overall, the song is a beautiful representation of the humble and empowering nature of worship, and the desire to connect with God on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
Let our praise be Your welcome
We want our expressions of admiration to serve as a gesture of hospitality to You
Let our songs be a sign
May our melodies symbolize our devotion to You
We are here for You, we are here for You
We are present because we desire to connect with You and show our allegiance to Your sovereignty
Let Your breath come from heaven
May Your divine essence emanate from above
Fill our hearts with Your life
Let Your Spirit invigorate and fulfill our innermost beings
To You our hearts are open
We confess that we hold no secrets from You and entrust our innermost thoughts to You
Nothing here is hidden
We lay bare our entire selves before You without reservation
You are our one desire
Our greatest longing is to be in relationship with You
You alone are holy
You possess complete purity and worthiness beyond anyone or anything
Only You are worthy
You deserve all honor and glory without exception
God, let Your fire fall down
We ask that Your powerful and transformative presence fill our hearts and lives
Let our shout be Your anthem
May our joyful cries become Your battle cry and proclamation of victory
Your renown fill the skies
May Your glorious and unmatched reputation spread across the earth and heavens
Let Your Word move in power
May Your messages of truth and hope bring about significant transformation and impact
Let what's dead come to life
May Your resurrection power transform the lifeless and hopeless into new life and purpose
We welcome You with praise
We celebrate and acknowledge Your presence with songs of admiration
Almighty God of love
You are the all-powerful and loving creator of the universe
Be welcomed in this place
May Your spirit and presence permeate and fill the atmosphere and people in this place
Let every heart adore
May every heart be filled with admiration and love for You alone
Let every soul awake
May every person be awakened to the reality of Your presence and purposes
Come and take Your rightful place
May You assert Your authority and presence as the King and Lord over all
The people of God
We, as Your children and followers, recognize and acknowledge our identity in You
In the presence of God
We bask in Your presence and acknowledge the significance of being in Your holy presence
Pouring out the praises of God
We freely express and release our adoration and worship of You
Jesus You
You, Jesus, are the embodiment of God's love and salvation for humanity
Oh we welcome You with praise
We enthusiastically and joyfully invite You into this space with song and worship
The people of God
We, as Your children and followers, recognize and acknowledge our identity in You
In the presence of God
We bask in Your presence and acknowledge the significance of being in Your holy presence
Pouring out the praises of God
We freely express and release our adoration and worship of You
Lyrics © Vietnam Center for Protection of Music Copyright (VCPMC), Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW W. HAGER, MINDI BETH ABAIR
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Arwen Moczygemba
we sang this at church camp, and the last night, the sky was super cloudy, because it had been stormy. Well, it got to the end of the song, and after the instrumental break, as soon as we started singing "We welcome You with praise", the sun burst through the clouds. It was God there. It was the most beautiful moment of my whole week at camp, and I will forever remember that. The way I felt in those two seconds was just ... sheer amazement
Michel Del Maschio
I Remember we had camp in july , it has rained the entire month , but we still enjoyed the camp because we had so much time to sing songs of all kinds , ofcourse Christian songs too , and rain .....rain .....rain ..... hahahaha we where so happy .....and young ,
Anita Kania
Glory, glory glory Hallelujah ..He is Worthy, Faithful our God !!!
Tony Tran
Wish I could've been there :)
Jo-han Goh
The sun burst out at night?
Living_m2414
When I was at church came over a decade ago we sang God of wonders (God of wonders beyond out galaxy...) and the loudest lightning I ever heard cracked and rain started pouuurrrrinnggg. The whole room of teenagers was filled with JOY and his presence and we laughed and it was so so beautiful!!!!!!
THIS song to me.... I had a dream everyone at my college was singing this song taking off old glasses and putting them down and DANCING with joy and i woke up i so in God's presence. I felt felt much joy all day. I'd been fasting for salvation on the campus and felt that I just what the dream symbolized, that He was answering!!! Ever since then I adore this song!
David Kugel
Matt knows how to write such wonderful worship songs. He has a super gift from the Lord.
nikki jay
I love this song! It always lifts me up! Thank you Father for everything
Choren Campbell
Almighty God we love You,we adore You Daddy, worship and bow down in Reverential awe to You always. Thanks for this beautiful worship song. God bless you always
mommahambone
My 5 year old just requested this song! Glory to the Father!!