ARTICLE: The People Behind the Songs

January 28th, 2007 | Articles | Source: ChristianityToday.com (17)

Blessed Be Your Name, In the land that is plentiful, Where Your streams of abundance flow, Blessed be Your name. Familiar with these lyrics? Of course you are. Not only was “Blessed Be Your Name” named Worship Song of the Year at the 2005 GMA (Gospel Music Association) Music Awards, but it was recorded by gospel legends Michael W Smith, Newsboys, and Rebecca St James. The impact of the song has brought thousands to worship and to experience the powerful presence of God, and has been sung all around the world. So who is the original, creative force behind this song? Sitting casually in a chair in down-to-earth attire last week was Matt Redman, the humble British worship leader and the man behind one of praise and worship’s most famous songs. […read more]