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.
Once Again
Matt Redman Lyrics
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You became nothing, poured out to death
Many times I've wondered at your gift of life
And I'm in that place once again
I'm in that place once again
And once again I look upon the cross where you died
I'm humbled by your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I pour out my life
Pour out our life's to you
Now you are exalted to the highest place
King of the heavens, where one day I'll bow
But for now I marvel at your saving grace
And I'm full of praise once again
Full of praise today
I'm full of praise once again
And once again I look upon the cross where you died
I'm humbled by your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I thank you
Once again I pour out my life
Oh I pour out mine heart at your cross
And once again I look upon the cross where you died
Jesus I'm humbled by your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I thank you
Once again I pour out my life
We bring our grateful heart to you
Thanking you Lord
Your sacrifice, we thank you Lord
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my friend
Oh thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my friend
Yes, thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my friend
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my friend
Thank you Lord
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my friend
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my friend
My friend
The lyrics to Matt Redman's song "Once Again" are a heartfelt expression of gratitude and humility towards Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The first verse reflects on Jesus' complete self-sacrifice, becoming nothing and pouring out his life to death. The singer acknowledges that they have wondered many times about the gift of life that Jesus gave.
The chorus repeats the phrase "once again," emphasizing the singer's ongoing need to reflect on the cross where Jesus died. The singer is humbled by Jesus' mercy and feels broken inside, but still expresses gratitude and pours out their life to Jesus. The second verse acknowledges Jesus' exaltation to the highest place, but the singer still marvels at the saving grace that brought them to this point. The song ends with a repetition of "thank you for the cross, my friend," emphasizing the personal nature of the relationship between Jesus and the singer.
Overall, this song is a powerful expression of the singer's spiritual journey and relationship with Jesus. It reflects a deeply personal gratitude and humility that is relatable to many Christians.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice
I reflect on the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ
You became nothing, poured out to death
You willingly gave up everything and died
Many times I've wondered at your gift of life
I have often marveled at the gift of life given by Jesus
And I'm in that place once again
I am in a place where I am once again reflecting on Jesus' sacrifice
And once again I look upon the cross where you died
Once again, I am looking at the cross where Jesus died
I'm humbled by your mercy and I'm broken inside
I am grateful for your mercy and it humbles me deeply
Once again I thank you
Once again, I express my gratitude
Once again I pour out my life
Once again, I devote my life to Jesus
Pour out our life's to you
We devote our lives to Jesus
Now you are exalted to the highest place
Jesus, you are now in the highest place of honor
King of the heavens, where one day I'll bow
You are the King of the heavens, and one day I will bow before you
But for now I marvel at your saving grace
For now, I am amazed by the grace that saves us
And I'm full of praise once again
Once again, I am filled with praise for Jesus
Full of praise today
Today, I am overflowing with praise for Jesus
Oh I pour out mine heart at your cross
I pour my heart out at the cross of Jesus
We bring our grateful heart to you
We offer our grateful hearts to Jesus
Thanking you Lord
Expressing gratitude to Jesus
Your sacrifice, we thank you Lord
We thank you for the sacrifice you made
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, where Jesus died for us
Thank you for the cross, my friend
Thank you for the cross, which is a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice for us
Yes, thank you for the cross
Expressing gratitude for the cross of Jesus
Thank you Lord
Thanking Jesus
My friend
A term of endearment used to refer to those who also appreciate the sacrifice made by Jesus
Lyrics Β© Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Sentric Music
Written by: Matt Redman
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@josephplante9179
My wife created a praise dance to this song using children in our church. She has since gone to be with the Lord and she is once-again (and now) giving ongoing praise and thanksgiving to Jesus for His sacrifice on the cross.
@chimpucheeks3077
She sure is
@truenorthstrongfree8566
Blessings to you till yous are together again.
All of creation is yearning for the return of Our Lord Jesus.
Maranatha Praise God Almighty
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@artistcarolyngrace1711
Amen! She is!
@matshidisomothiba5208
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@femifffemi1850
Thankyou for this testimony
@devaprin9194
In the year 2008, as I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal saviour at my 23 yrs of age, this song was my favourite and even now... Which made me such a strong commitment that helped me to commit myself serve God in the remote places of India, where people have not heard once about the lord's name for pouring out the LOVE of Christ..praise the lord for the song which makes strong committed people .
@og2474
Β I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.Β
@TheJellymonty
This is one of my favorite songs ever. I'm always blessed and reminded of how wonderful Jesus is. Thank you indeed my friend. I love you very much Jesus!
@futuretrunks5795
So deeply heartfelt and how this song makes me really think about crying out to God and realizing that he is still merciful and forgiving in the midst our sin!