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.
O Sacred King
Matt Redman Lyrics
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How can I honour You rightly,
Honour that's fit for Your name?
O Sacred friend, O Holy friend
I don't take what You give lightly
Friendship instead of disgrace.
For it's the mystery of the universe
Yet You welcome souls like me
And with the blessing of Your Father's heart
You disciple the ones You love
There's kindness in Your majesty
Jesus those who recognise Your power
Know just how wonderful You are
That You draw near
The lyrics of "O Sacred King" by Matt Redman are a reflection of the singer's awe and wonder at the greatness of God. He acknowledges the holiness and mystery of God and expresses his desire to honor and recognize Him rightly. The lyrics also touch on the idea of friendship with God as a gift, which is a humbling thought for the singer who recognizes that he is not deserving of such grace.
The song emphasizes the paradoxical nature of God as a holy and righteous deity who also wishes to be close to His followers. The singer acknowledges that while there is kindness and love in the majesty of God, there is also a sense of fear and awe that comes with recognizing His power. Ultimately, the song is a declaration of the singer's reverence and gratitude for the opportunity to know God and be discipled by His love.
Line by Line Meaning
O Sacred King, O Holy King
Addressing Jesus as the holy and sacred king
How can I honour You rightly,
Asking how to give the proper respect and honor to Jesus
Honour that's fit for Your name?
Questioning what type of honor is deserved by someone as great as Jesus
O Sacred friend, O Holy friend
Addressing Jesus as both a holy and a close friend
I don't take what You give lightly
Recognizing the preciousness of the blessings and gifts given by Jesus
Friendship instead of disgrace.
Valuing the friendship that Jesus offers instead of taking it for granted
For it's the mystery of the universe
Describing Jesus and his ways as something beyond human understanding
You're the God of holiness,
Acknowledging Jesus as the holy God
Yet You welcome souls like me
Grateful for the unconditional love and acceptance offered by Jesus
And with the blessing of Your Father's heart
Jesus blesses and guides those he loves with the love of Father God
You disciple the ones You love
Jesus trains and teaches those he loves
There's kindness in Your majesty
Despite his power and greatness, Jesus is kind and loving
Jesus those who recognise Your power
Those who understand the greatness of Jesus
Know just how wonderful You are
Appreciating how amazing Jesus is
That You draw near
Jesus approaches and comes close to those who seek him
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Schubert Aloysius
".. O Sacred friend..." I broke down when i heard this part..
Samuel Wesley
Great song...........love to hear Matt do a "balladic" acoustic version of this song. There's so much depth and feeling in each line of this song.........worth slowing down to meditate upon.
陳YuQ
Hallelujah. God bless you, your photos really recalled many of my days trying to walk with Jesus. :) 2010 was a year of lost for me, but I'm back! Thank God, He never let go, and cleanses those who comes back to Him with kindness and mercy. Abba, Father!! Blessed be the name of the Lord!!!
Paulo Chikombe
O Sacred King, O Holy King
How can I honour you rightly
Honour that is fit for your name?
O Sacred Friend, O Holy Friend
Jefferson Barnes
such a beautiful song. What a beautiful Saviour- all the laws of God we could not and have not kept...He kept for us and then died for our sins willingly.
timsopinion
Truly, the mystery of the universe: that Jesus would allow himself to wear the complete shame and burden of being a human... and go through all the agony and humiliation of the cross just to show the world that selfless love and sacrifice is the way to peace. Incredible stuff, and lovely song.
Peter Elim
Beautiful song. Only the repeat button for now and I am surely feeling the power of God straight into my nerves.
Lalruat Sanga
Beautiful
TC DA
Great Song in 2021.
TheNewVocal
Good day from Singapore! I hope you'd have a nice day =)