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"Forgiveness" is a song written and performed by Contemporary Christian musician, Matthew West. It was released as the first single from his 2012 album, Into the Light , on July 10, 2012. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] The song peaked at No. 2 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, becoming his eleventh Top 10 single from that chart.
Matthew West chose to write yet more songs about his fans’ stories and no matter who you are, you can relate to some of the songs on Into The Light." [ 4 ] Christianity Today ' s Andy Argyrakis said "When Matthew West was putting together 2010's The Story of Your Life , he asked fans for their stories—and received thousands of responses.
Christian Broadcasting Network's Hannah Goodwyn said the album "shows off the vocal talent of co-founders Marc Martel and Jason Germain." [3] CCM Magazine ' s Andrew Greer noted that the album "finds the fellas' already superb songwriting advancing to challenge believers' complacency and break beyond the church's walls to spread spiritually-informed social reform."
The songs "Show You Love" and "Sunny Days", two of the more upbeat songs on a generally contemplative and reflective album, were released as singles. The album features two covers: The 1974 song " Lonely People " by America , and the 1971 composition " Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet " by Gavin Bryars .
We cut ourselves and it heals, but the scar remains. Sometimes we think God treats sin like we would if we were God, and that he handles forgiveness like we would. We know he forgives, but we can't accept that God chooses to forget and relinquishes his right to avenge. That's what we're singing about in 'East To West'". [4]
God Is Able: 4 The Love of God Can Do: Christine and Russell Fragar: All Things Are Possible: 10 Love Enough: Braden Lang Scott Ligertwood: In a Valley by the Sea: 2 Love Goes On: Joel Davies, Hannah Hobbs and Laura Toggs: We Are Young and Free: 6 Love Knows No End: Ben Fielding Reuben Morgan Harrison Wood: Cornerstone: 11 Love Like Fire: Matt ...
Simply put: Love songs have stood the test of time through so many decades. Seriously, the ’60s and ’70s were all about soul and funk, while the ’80s ushered in pop and rock.
Allmusic's Andrew Leahey said "The Story of Your Life is filled with the same hooky uplift he brings to his hired-gun work.West occasionally ghostwrites for secular artists, too, but this is a thoroughly Christian album, with slick CCM arrangements (think a PG-rated mix of the Fray and Coldplay, with any rough edges sanded to a smooth polish) and sermon-styled lyrics inspired by stories from ...