Matt Boswell & Matt Papa
Ft. Matt Redman

Not to Us

In a world defined by climbing the ladder and making a name for ourselves, “Not to Us” calls us to shift our gaze from self-promotion to the One deserving of everlasting praise.

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STORY BEHIND THE SONG

We live in a culture where self-promotion, self-seeking, and self-glory are the water in which we swim. Yet, Scripture gives us a better story. It’s one where we find true satisfaction not in seeking the greatness of our names, but in magnifying the name above all names: Jesus Christ.

The new hymn “Not to Us (One Name Forever Shall Be Praised)” traces the lines of Psalm 115 from beginning to end. The song opens with the declaration, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, O Lord, but to your name be the glory.” This is the desire of redeemed hearts - to see the name of our God glorified because of his steadfast love and faithfulness.

Verse two sings of the nations who rage and are found “trusting idols vain” rather than adoring, delighting in, and bowing their knees to the one true King over all.

As the song finds its final descent, we ask the Lord to set his face upon us and bless us. The benefits of this request are not merely for our own sake of knowing the warmth of his favor, but ultimately that we might be a blessing to the peoples of the world. The prayer concludes by asking God that all peoples of the world might join us in saying, “the name of the Lord shall be praised.”

-Matt Boswell

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Matt Boswell

Matt Boswell is lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas and the President of Doxology & Theology. He is an author and hymnwriter, known for songs including “His Mercy is More” and “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery”. Boswell earned his MA in Christian Ministry, ThM in Biblical Spirituality, and PhD in Christian Worship from Southern Seminary. He lives in Texas with his wife and four kids.

Matt Papa

Matt Papa is a songwriter, worship leader, and author whose heart longs to see people from every corner of the world set ablaze by the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. His latest project, “Almost Home,” showcases over a dozen songs co-written with frequent collaborator Matt Boswell.

Matt Redman

Matt Redman is married to Beth and they have five children. His journey as a worship leader and songwriter has taken him to countries such as South Africa, Japan, India, Australia and the Czech Republic. Along the way he has sung in venues such as Madison Square Garden, Wembley stadium, and the Royal Albert Hall - as well as recording in iconic studios such as Abbey Road in London and Capitol Records in LA. Matt’s best known songs include "The Heart of Worship," "Blessed Be Your Name," "Our God" - and the double-Grammy winning "10,000 Reasons." Discover more about Matt Redman.