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.
Where Would We Be
Matt Redman Lyrics
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In love the Father sent You
Broke through the darkest night
You came to seek and save us
You came to liberate us
Jesus, You heard our cry
Jesus, You heard our cry
We'd still be lost in darkness
Where would we be without Your cross
You made a way to save us
O Your love, O Your love
You are the hope eternal
You are the light of this world
Jesus, our rescuer
We live our lives to thank You
How could we not adore You
Jesus, our rescuer
Jesus, our rescuer
Where would we be without Your love
We'd still be lost in darkness
Where would we be without Your cross
You made a way to save us
O Your love, O Your love
We're safe in the arms of Your embrace
Breathing in Your freedom
Lifting a song of highest praise
And breathing out Your anthem
O Your love, O Your love
Sing it
O Your love, O Your love
We couldn't escape
The sin and the shame
That kept us bound
We couldn't break through
We couldn't reach You
So You reached down
Where would we be without Your love
We'd still be lost in darkness
Where would we be without Your cross
You made a way to save us
O Your love, O Your love
We're safe in the arms of Your embrace
Breathing in Your freedom
Lifting a song of highest praise
And breathing out Your anthem
O Your love, O Your love
Sing it
O Your love, O Your love
O Your love, O Your love
Sing it
O Your love, O Your love
We keep on singing
O Your love, O Your love
Sing it
O Your love, O Your love
Jesus You're the only hope
Jesus, hope for all the world
Jesus You're the only hope
Jesus, hope for all the world
Jesus You're the only hope
There is no other way
Jesus, hope for all the world
Jesus You're the only hope
Jesus, hope for all the world
The song "Where Would We Be" by Matt Redman is a religious song that speaks about God's love and how it has rescued humanity. The song starts by acknowledging God's love as the reason for his coming to the world. This love is described as one that seeks and saves people who were lost in darkness. The lyrics express gratitude and adoration for this love, with the singer wondering where they would be without it. He goes on to describe Jesus as the hope eternal and the light of the world.
The song's chorus reiterates the message of the verses, that without the love and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, humanity would still be lost in darkness. The lyrics speak about being safe in the arms of God's embrace and breathing in his freedom while lifting songs of praise. The song ends with a declaration of Jesus as the only hope for the world, with no other way.
The song has a simple and direct message that speaks to the power of God's love and the hope it brings. The lyrics are easy to sing along to, making it a popular worship song in many churches. The song's gentle and uplifting melody contributes to its overall message of hope and gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
You came to search and rescue
Jesus came to find and save those who are lost
In love the Father sent You
Jesus was sent by God the Father out of love for humanity
Broke through the darkest night
Jesus overcame the darkness of sin and death through His resurrection
You came to seek and save us
Jesus came to find and save us from our sin and separation from God
You came to liberate us
Jesus came to free us from the bondage of sin and death
Jesus, You heard our cry
Jesus responded to our cry for help and salvation
Where would we be without Your love
Without the love of Jesus, we would still be lost in sin and darkness
We'd still be lost in darkness
Without the love of Jesus, we would be in a state of spiritual darkness and separation from God
Where would we be without Your cross
Without the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, we would not have a way to be saved from sin
You made a way to save us
Jesus provided a way for us to be saved through His death and resurrection
You are the hope eternal
Jesus is the source of eternal hope and life
You are the light of this world
Jesus is the light that guides us out of darkness and into a relationship with God
We live our lives to thank You
As believers, our lives are a response to the love and salvation we have received from Jesus
How could we not adore You
It is only natural to express love and adoration to Jesus for what He has done for us
We're safe in the arms of Your embrace
As believers, we are secure in the love and protection of Jesus
Breathing in Your freedom
Through Jesus, we have been set free from the bondage of sin
Lifting a song of highest praise
We respond to Jesus with worship and praise for His love and salvation
And breathing out Your anthem
We declare the truth of Jesus and His salvation to the world around us
We couldn't escape
Humanity was unable to free themselves from the bondage of sin and death
The sin and the shame
Humanity was burdened with the guilt and shame of their sinfulness
That kept us bound
Sin and death had a hold on humanity that they could not break on their own
We couldn't break through
Humanity was unable to find a way to salvation and freedom from sin apart from Jesus
We couldn't reach You
Humanity was unable to bridge the gap of sin that separated them from God
So You reached down
Jesus came down to earth to provide a way for humanity to be saved and reconciled to God
Jesus You're the only hope
Jesus is the only way for humanity to be saved from sin and death
Jesus, hope for all the world
Jesus is the hope of salvation for all people, regardless of their background or circumstances
There is no other way
Apart from Jesus, there is no other way to be saved or reconciled to God
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON INGRAM, JONAS MYRIN, MATT REDMAN
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