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.

My Hope
Matt Redman Lyrics

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My hope is built
On nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust
The sweetest frame
But wholly lean
On Jesus' name

When the mountains are falling
When the waters are rising
I shall be safe in You
Though the nations are quaking
Every kingdom be shaken
Still I will rest in You

When darkness seems
To hide Your face
I rest on Your
Unchanging graces
In every high
And stormy gale

My anchor holds
Within the veil

Overall Meaning

"My Hope" is a song written by Matt Redman. The song talks about how Jesus and his blood and righteousness are the foundation of the believer's hope. The lyrics state that the individual can't depend on any other thing, but must wholly lean on Jesus' name. The song is divided into two parts, in the first part the lyrics evoke the feelings of safety within the believer when everything seems to be falling apart, and in the second part, the lyrics express belief in Jesus, who holds strong even in the midst of the storm.

Redman encourages the believer to understand that their hope should be grounded in Jesus, rather than fleeting or temporary things that could ultimately fail them. He likens Jesus to a strong foundation that can withstand any storm, and the believer to the one who rests on this foundation. It is a message of finding peace and rest in the unchanging person of Jesus Christ.

Redman puts emphasis on the quality of unwavering expectation in Jesus, regardless of the circumstances. He addresses the darkest moments, assuring the believer that no storm, peril or difficulty, however great, can undermine the strong foundation of faith that they have in Jesus. The lyrics remind the listener that when life is tumultuous, those who have depended on Jesus will always find safety in His arms.

Line by Line Meaning

My hope is built
My faith and trust is based upon a strong foundation

On nothing less
There is nothing that can compare or compete with my foundation

Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
My foundation is built on the sacrifice and purity of Jesus

I dare not trust
I do not have the courage to rely on

The sweetest frame
The most appealing or attractive exterior

But wholly lean
I completely rely

On Jesus' name
On the authority and character of Jesus

When the mountains are falling
In times of chaos and destruction

When the waters are rising
In times of floods and storms

I shall be safe in You
I will find security in my faith in God

Though the nations are quaking
Even if the world is in turmoil