Matt Redman - Blessed Be Your Name Lyrics
Released: 19 Jul 2005
Lyrics
Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful
Where your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name
Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name
Every blessing you pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in
Still I will say
Chorus
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing you pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in
Still I will say
Chorus (Twice)
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord Blessed be your name
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Matt Redman - Blessed Be Your Name (Lyrics And Chords)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2005 as part of the compilation album *Blessed Be Your Name (The Songs of Matt Redman, Vol. 1)*, Matt Redman's powerful anthem "Blessed Be Your Name" transcends mere musicality to offer a profound theological statement on faith in all circumstances. The song's genesis and enduring message are rooted in the unwavering trust and submission to God's sovereignty, drawing deeply from biblical narratives and principles. The core of its meaning lies in the acknowledgement that God's goodness and worthiness of praise are not contingent upon our personal comfort or material blessings, but are intrinsic to His very nature. This perspective is powerfully echoed in the book of Job, particularly Job 1:21, where, after losing his possessions and children, Job declares, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." This same sentiment resonates throughout Redman's lyrics, as he navigates the dichotomy of God's provision in "plentiful land" and His presence even in the "desert place" or "road marked with suffering."
The strength of "Blessed Be Your Name" lies in its refusal to compartmentalize faith. It doesn't suggest that suffering is desirable, but rather that God's name remains praiseworthy regardless of the terrain of our lives. The repeated affirmation, "Blessed be Your name," becomes a conscious act of worship, a deliberate choice to orient one's heart towards God even when circumstances are bleak. This is not a passive acceptance but an active declaration of His unchanging character, a recognition that He is "good and does good" (Psalm 119:68) whether the "sun's shining down" or "darkness closes in." The lyrics thoughtfully capture the human tendency to associate God's favor with outward prosperity, challenging listeners to look beyond the superficial. The song encourages a mature faith, one that can confess, "You give and take away; My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be your name." This echoes the wisdom found in Deuteronomy 8:18, which reminds us that God is the one who "gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day." Yet, it also prepares us for the reality that His purposes may involve removing things from our lives, a divine pruning for a greater harvest. Ultimately, "Blessed Be Your Name" is a testament to the enduring truth that God's glory and goodness are absolute, a source of steadfast praise for His people, no matter the season of their lives. Its message serves as a timeless encouragement, prompting a deeper engagement with the unfailing faithfulness of the Lord.