"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we MUST be saved." Acts 4:12
As a prelude to this week's service, I chose the song "Jesus, Only Jesus" sung by Matt Redman as part of the Passion 2013 lineup. A newer song of Matt's, 10,000 Reasons, I hope to sing at a future service. One of my favorite worship songs, The Heart of Worship, is also a Matt Redman song. I like his combination of powerful lyrics, simple tunes, and his easy-to-lead worship style. Many worship leaders are great song writers, but I find their songs great for personal listening, but not ideal for congregational singing. Matt Redman's songs are definitely a break from this mold.
I also like that the great worship songs nowadays have more than one contributor. This song has 6 total contributors. Many times, we cannot fully express our own Christian faith until we work with and fellowship with others. Christian songwriting is no exception.
Here are the words to Jesus, Only Jesus:
Who has the power to raise the dead?
Who can save us from our sin?
He is our hope, our righteousness
Jesus, only Jesus
Who can make the blind to see?
Who holds the keys that set us free?
He paid it all to bring us peace
Jesus, only Jesus
Holy, King almighty Lord
Saints and angels all adore
I join with them and bow before
Jesus, only Jesus
Who can command the highest praise?
Who has the name above all names?
You stand alone, I stand amazed
Jesus, only Jesus
You will command the highest praise!
Yours is the name above all names!
You stand alone, I stand amazed
Jesus, only Jesus!
Jesus, only Jesus!
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