Matt Redman: ‘Reverence in worship has become my lifelong pursuit’
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Sam Hailes2023-03-26T15:23:00
The writer of some of the world’s most popular worship songs explains why we need to be singing more about the holiness of God
Matt Redman knows what he’s called to do.
“Write songs that help people see God and sing to him,” Redman replies without a hint of hesitation, when I ask him to sum up his vocation.
The 49-year-old Grammy award-winning songwriter regularly travels the world, leading thousands in worship. Songs such as ‘Our God’ and ‘10,000 Reasons’ have been sung by millions, and are often translated into other languages. Yet there’s a refreshing simplicity and humility to Redman. He’s down to earth and straightforward – and although he now lives in California, the worship leader hasn’t lost his decidedly British brand of self-deprecating humour.
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