Blessed Be Your Name
Matt Redman
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How lovely is your dwelling place Oh, Lord Almighty For my soul longs and even faints for You For here my heart is satisfied Within Your presence I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere One thing I ask and I would seek To see Your beauty To find You in the place Your glory dwells One thing I ask and I would seek To see Your beauty To find You in the place Your glory dwells My heart and flesh cry out For You, the living God Your Spirit's water to my soul I've tasted and I've seen Come once again to me I will draw near to You I will draw near to You
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11 facts about this song
Authorship"Blessed Be Your Name" was written by the British couple, Matt and Beth Redman.
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PopularityThe song has gained massive popularity, being sung in churches around the world and often being included in the list of top 10 most popular contemporary worship songs.
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AwardsAt the 2005 Dove Awards, "Blessed Be Your Name" was named the Worship Song of the Year.
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InfluenceThe South African band, Tree63, did a cover of this song which also became very popular. Their rendition turned the song into a cross-over hit, even receiving play on secular radio stations.
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Multiple Version ReleasesThe song has two recorded versions. The original version by Matt Redman is softer and more subdued, while the Tree63 version is more upbeat and rock-influenced.
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InspirationThe Redmans were inspired to write this song during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It's a song of praise meant to be sung during both good times and times of suffering.
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Scriptural FoundationThe song takes inspiration from a Bible verse, Job 1:21, which states, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
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Themes"Blessed Be Your Name" focuses on themes of perseverance in the face of adversity, trusting in God no matter what, and the constant presence of God's blessing.
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MissionMatt Redman is a well-known Christian singer/songwriter, worship leader, and author whose mission is to inspire others in their faith through his music.
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Blessed Be Your Name" BookAfter the song's success, Matt and Beth Redman went on to write a book titled "Blessed Be Your Name: Worshiping God on the Road Marked with Suffering," in which they share insights from the biblical story of Job and their own life struggles.
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Social ImpactThe song has been used in several social events to bring comfort and hope. For example, it was sung by a crowd of over 75,000 people at a memorial service during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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