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.
Lord Let Your Glory Fall
Matt Redman Lyrics
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As on that ancient day
Songs of enduring love
And then Your glory came
And as a sign to You
That we would love the same
Our hearts will sing that song
God, let Your glory come
You are good, You are good
And Your love endures
You are good, You are good
And Your love endures
Today
Voices in unison
Giving You thanks and praise
Joined by the instruments
And then Your glory came
Your presence like a cloud
Upon that ancient day
The priests were overwhelmed
Because Your glory came
The lyrics of Matt Redman's song Lord Let Your Glory Fall are a prayer to God to let His glory come down, just as it did on an ancient day. This prayer is rooted in biblical history, as the songwriter draws from the story of the Israelites and how on a particular day, their songs of enduring love brought God's glory down. The songwriter then sought to present the same love to God as a sign of their devotion. The song acknowledges God's goodness and the enduring nature of his love.
The second verse of the song goes on to describe the scene of voices lifted in unison, giving thanks and praise while accompanied by instruments. This is a message of unity, where people come together to worship God and experience His glory. The lyrics portray a picture of God's presence being like a cloud, which alludes to the biblical account of God leading the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day. The priests were overwhelmed in the ancient story because of God's glory, and Matt Redman's prayer is that this same glory would come upon His people today.
The song's lyrics reflect an intense yearning for God's glory and a desire for people to experience it in their lives. The passage of time may have separated people from the events in biblical history, but the song seeks to connect the present-day church with the worship and experiences of days gone by.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, let Your glory fall
A plea to God to allow His glory to fill the atmosphere.
As on that ancient day
As it did in times past.
Songs of enduring love
Music that expresses the never-ending nature of love.
And then Your glory came
God's glory manifested itself.
And as a sign to You
As proof of our willingness to love God.
That we would love the same
That we would love God as He loves us.
Our hearts will sing that song
Our hearts will be filled with the joy of the Lord.
God, let Your glory come
An impassioned prayer for God's presence.
You are good, You are good
An acknowledgement of God's inherent goodness.
And Your love endures
His love is everlasting.
Today
Right now, in this very moment.
Voices in unison
A group of people singing as one.
Giving You thanks and praise
Expressing gratitude and worship to God.
Joined by the instruments
Accompanied by musical instruments.
And then Your glory came
Again, the manifestation of God's glory.
Your presence like a cloud
An overwhelming sense of God's presence.
Upon that ancient day
Like it did in times past.
The priests were overwhelmed
The religious leaders were completely overcome with emotion.
Because Your glory came
Because of God's presence being felt.
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roonie May
Praise you LORD!!
STYLEbudd
I remember this song from revival and glory times we experienced at Soul Survivor Soutb Africa in the late 90s. Lord let your glory continue to fall on us all.
bheurk
this song expresses freeeedom in love with the Father like no one else! Love it!
Dreas Responds
This song reminds me of Elijah and Moses... AND OFCOURSE JESUS!! God Bless you my brothers and sisters!
Sherry Campbell
Amen! A blessing is raining and let it shine on everyone! I heard this song today at Bojangles and just knew I had to find out who sings it. Beautiful.
Mike O'Shea
Praise God!
Dionne Cameron
The glory of the Lord is here.
Captain Crunched
Keep pressing on my Christian brothers.
AlondraOOO
i love that he sounds the same live
Superdsheppard
Great song!!!