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.
Justice And Mercy
Matt Redman Lyrics
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It is a hymn of praise to You
Justice and mercy are its theme
And I will live it back to You
The kind of fast You've chosen, Lord
It must reach out
To broken lives and to the poor
I know You are the orphan's hope
I know You are the widow's song
O Lord, You're showing me what's on Your heart
You've put a new song in my mouth
It is a hymn of praise to You
It's a hymn of praise
Justice and mercy are its theme
Justice and mercy
And I will live it back to You
Lord, I won't bring an empty song
It's meaningless
Without compassion in my life and holiness
You're Father where no father lives
And to the lonely You're a Friend
O Lord, You're showing me what's on Your heart
What is on Your heart
You've put a new song in my mouth
It is a hymn of praise to You
It is to You
Justice and mercy are its theme
Justice and mercy
And I will live it back to You
Live it back to You
I know You are the orphan's hope, I know You are the widow's song
You're Father where no father lives, and to the lonely You're a Friend
O Lord, You're showing me what's on Your heart
You're a Friend
Let justice roll like a river
Let mercy flow to the needy
Oh
You're showing me what's on Your heart
You've put a new song in my mouth
It is a hymn of praise to You
Justice and mercy are its theme
And I will live it back to You
Let justice roll like a river
Let mercy flow to the needy
This is our song
This is the choir
Where You go, we will go, we will go
Because we love You, Lord
In "Justice and Mercy," Matt Redman acknowledges the new song that was given to him by the Lord. He refers to this song as a hymn of praise to God that revolves around the theme of justice and mercy. Redman recognizes that this is the kind of melody that should not be kept to himself, but rather should be sung back to God in worship. Additionally, he admits that the Lord has shown him what is on His heart - the Fatherhood of God, His concern for the lonely, orphans, and widows. Redman realizes that true worship is more than just singing empty songs. Instead, it involves a sincere desire to embody compassion, holiness, and to reach out to the broken, the poor, and those who are desperately in need of God's love and mercy.
In a society where human justice systems often fall short, Redman recognizes that God's justice and mercy are true and reliable, and that these two attributes are at the core of God's character. Moreover, he knows that as a follower of Christ, it is his duty to follow the footsteps of the Lord and live out justice and mercy in his life, as well as in the lives of those around him. In conclusion, Redman expresses his commitment to worshiping the Lord with the new song that was given to him, which speaks of God's justice and mercy.
Line by Line Meaning
You've put a new song in my mouth
I am filled with a renewed spirit and passion in praising You
It is a hymn of praise to You
The song embodies an expression of adoration to You
Justice and mercy are its theme
The lyrics of the song highlights the importance of being just and merciful
And I will live it back to You
I will embody the essence of the song through my actions going forward
The kind of fast You've chosen, Lord
Your plan always involves reaching out to the broken and the poor
It must reach out
The fast must include acts of outreach and compassion
To broken lives and to the poor
The focus should be on helping those who are suffering most
So change me, Lord
Please transform me so that I can be an instrument of Your grace and love
I know You are the orphan's hope
You provide comfort and reassurance to those without parents
I know You are the widow's song
You allow those who have lost their spouses to sing of the hope and love they experienced in their relationships
O Lord, You're showing me what's on Your heart
I am seeing Your love for humanity and the pain You feel for those who suffer
Lord, I won't bring an empty song
I understand that my praise must reflect my compassion and my desire to lead a virtuous life
It's meaningless
Praise without substance does not fulfill the purpose it was meant for
Without compassion in my life and holiness
My praise needs to be accompanied by acts of love and a genuine dedication to the principles You embody
You're Father where no father lives
You are a source of love and guidance to those who have lost their fathers
And to the lonely You're a Friend
You provide companionship and comfort to those who feel isolated and alone
Let justice roll like a river
May every act of justice have power and momentum, like rushing waters
Let mercy flow to the needy
Let our acts of mercy be generous and abundant, reaching those who need it most
This is our song
Our praise echoes the commitment we have to justice and mercy
This is the choir
We are all called to an active role in praising the goodness and love of the Lord
Where You go, we will go, we will go
We pledge to follow wherever You lead, Lord
Because we love You, Lord
We praise You wholeheartedly because we are grateful for Your love and compassion
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