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BETTER IS ONE DAY

Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Matt Redman Tune Key: E Flat Major Used With Text: Better Is One Day

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How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place

Author: Matt Redman Meter: Irregular Appears in 8 hymnals Refrain First Line: Better is one day in your courts Topics: Longing for God; Praise; Praise Scripture: Psalm 27:4 Used With Tune: BETTER IS ONE DAY

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Better Is One Day

Author: Matt Redman Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #506 (2013) First Line: How lovely is your dwelling place Refrain First Line: Better is one day in your courts Topics: Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: BETTER IS ONE DAY

Better Is One Day

Author: Matt Redman Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #77 (2008) Meter: Irregular First Line: How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty Refrain First Line: Better is one day in Your courts Topics: God, His Presence; Praise, Adoration, Worship, Exaltation of God Languages: English Tune Title: BETTER IS ONE DAY
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Better Is One Day

Author: Matt Redman Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84B (2012) First Line: How lovely is your dwelling place Refrain First Line: Better is one day in your courts Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty. For my soul longs and even faints for you. For here my heart is satisfied, within your presence. I sing beneath the shadow of your wings. Refrain: Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere. Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere, than thousands elsewhere. 2 One thing I ask and I would seek: to see your beauty, to find you in the place your glory dwells. One thing I ask and I would seek: to see your beauty, To find you in the place your glory dwells. [Refrain] Bridge: My heart and flesh cry out for you, the living god; your Spirit's water to my soul. I've tasted and I've seen, come once again to me; I will draw near to you, I will draw near to you. [Refrain] Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grâce; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: [How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord God Almighty]

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Matt Redman

b. 1974 Author of "Better Is One Day" in Lift Up Your Hearts Matt Redman (b. February 14, 1974) began leading worship full-time at age 20, serving churches in Chorleywood, Brighton, West Sussex, and Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked with Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio for the Passion Conferences. He is known for songs such as “The Heart of Worship,” “Better is One Day,” and “Blessed Be Your Name.” His 2012 song “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” co-written with Jonas Myrin, won two Grammy awards in 2013. Redman has written a number of books, including Mirror Ball and The Unquenchable Worshipper. He and his wife Beth have five children, and are currently based at St. Peters Church in Brighton, England. Laura de Jong
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