Let There Be Wonder

When I think of Matt Redman I automatically think of the song that was a huge hit called 10,000 Reasons! I really like the song called The Same Jesus with Brandon Lake! The song says that he is the 1st and the last and says that he laid down his life for us, such powerful words as it says he is still keeping all his promises- The Same Jesus! A few of the songs are Live and are all praise and worship songs that are all worth listening to! Let there be Wonder is a great album!

Matt Redman is the only songwriter to have a stronghold on the CCLI Top 10, a chart that keeps track of the most popular songs sung across churches in North America. Two of Redman's co-writes, including,""""10,000 Reasons"""" and """"Build My Life,"""" are securely locked in at the positions of #1 and #8 respectively. Moreover, look at the songwriting credits of recent albums of worship music stalwarts such as Phil Wickham, Brian and Jenn Johnson, Elevation Worship and Chris Tomlin, and Redman's name is right there on the tallies. The reason behind all of ubiquity is that Redman has mastered the craft of congregational writing. Instead of being far too individualistic, the songs of Redman has captured the collective voice of the church. His songs don't just make you want to listen; rather they make you want to singalong. This is the crux difference between a good song and a good congregational song. Moreover, his lyrics have judiciously captured the vulnerability of the human predicament and the almighty sovereignty of God. The hurting as well as the joyful will yearn for these songs because they minister to both camps by channelling us to the greatness of Christ. \\n\\n""""Let There Be Wonder"""" is Redman's debut album for Integrity Music. Hopefully, some of these songs will help curb Integrity Music's slippage from its presence on the CCLI chart. This new record is consummate Redman.