Matt Redman - Let Your Glory Fall Lord Let Your Glory Fall Lyrics
Lyrics
Lord, let Your glory fall
As on that ancient day
Songs of enduring love
And then Your glory came
And as a sign to You
That we would love the same
Our hearts will sing that song
God, let Your glory come
You are good, You are good
And Your love endures
You are good, You are good
And Your love endures
Today
Voices in unison
Giving You thanks and praise
Joined by the instruments
And then Your glory came
Your presence like a cloud
Upon that ancient day
The priests were overwhelmed
Because Your glory came
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Matt Redman - Let your Glory Fall
Meaning & Inspiration
Matt Redman's "Let Your Glory Fall," released on March 11, 2008, is a powerful anthem deeply rooted in a profound desire for God's manifest presence. The song draws its strength from an ancient biblical narrative, specifically the dedication of Solomon's Temple, as described in 2 Chronicles chapter 5. Redman doesn't just retell this event; he yearns for its spiritual resonance to be experienced anew in the present day. The plea, "Lord, let Your glory fall," echoes the moment when God's presence descended so powerfully that even the priests were overwhelmed, unable to stand due to the radiance and might of the Almighty. This yearning for divine inhabitation is not merely a wish for a fleeting emotional experience, but a deep spiritual hunger for the tangible reality of God’s goodness and enduring love.
The core message of "Let Your Glory Fall" is an invitation to acknowledge God's unwavering faithfulness and the constancy of His love. The repeated declaration, "You are good, You are good, and Your love endures," serves as a foundational truth, a cornerstone of faith that underpins the entire petition. This is a direct echo of scripture, such as Psalm 107:1, which proclaims, "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." The song positions this recognition of God's character as the catalyst for His glory to fall. It’s a theological understanding that when we genuinely apprehend and declare God's inherent goodness, we create an atmosphere conducive to His presence. The lyrics also speak of "voices in unison, giving You thanks and praise, joined by the instruments," vividly painting a picture of corporate worship that mirrors the Levitical worship established in the Old Testament, particularly during significant moments of divine encounter. This collective expression of adoration is seen not just as an act of worship but as a conduit, a way to usher in the very glory being sought. The imagery of God's presence arriving "like a cloud" directly references theophanies in the Bible, particularly the pillar of cloud that guided the Israelites and the cloud that overshadowed the tabernacle and later the Temple, signifying God’s dwelling among His people (Exodus 13:21-22, 1 Kings 8:10-11). The song, therefore, acts as a prayerful re-enactment, calling upon the same God who manifested His glory then to do so again, empowered by the understanding that His goodness and enduring love remain constant, available to all who seek Him with sincere hearts and united voices.