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Matt Papa

Matt Papa

1983 – present

Worship Leader, Songwriter & Author

Co-writer of 'His Mercy Is More' — modern hymnwriter fueling the Christ-centered worship movement

Biography

Matt Papa is a worship leader, songwriter, and author based in Nashville who has become one of the leading voices in the modern hymn movement. He co-wrote 'His Mercy Is More' with Matt Boswell, which has become one of the most beloved hymns in contemporary Reformed worship. Papa frequently leads worship at Together for the Gospel (T4G) and Getty Music conferences, and has released multiple albums of theologically rich worship music. He is also the author of 'Look and Live: Behold the Soul-Thrilling, Sin-Destroying Glory of Christ.'

Faith & Testimony

Papa's music and writing are saturated with a vision of God's glory as the ultimate satisfaction of the human soul. His song 'His Mercy Is More' captures the boundless, persevering mercy of God toward sinners — a theme drawn from Lamentations 3. He is passionate about worship that exalts Christ above all and has spoken extensively about the danger of idolatry and the supremacy of God's beauty over all earthly treasures.

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