Oceans
Emily Wilson Lyrics
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The great unknown where feet may fail,
And then I found in the mistery
In oceans deep my faith will stand
And I will call upon your name
I keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise, my soul will rest in your embrace
For I am yours and You are mine.
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear sorrounds me
You never fail and you won't start now
And I will call upon your name
I keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise my soul will rest in your embrace
For I am yours and You are mine.
Spirit lead me
where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever you would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my savior
Emily Wilson's song "Oceans" is a modern Christian worship song that speaks to the theme of faith and trust in God. The song is inspired by the biblical story of Peter walking on water towards Jesus, found in Matthew 14:22-33. The lyrics describe the journey of a believer who puts their faith in God even in the deepest waters of life, where fear surrounds them.
The song starts by saying that God calls us to step out of our comfort zones and into the unknown. The great unknown where feet may fail, probably refers to the challenges, doubts, and fears that we encounter in life. However, the lyrics reassure that it is in these moments when we fully surrender to God and find that our faith remains standing even in deep waters.
The chorus of the song expresses the believer's trust in God's embrace even in a stormy sea. The lyrics tell us that by keeping our eyes above the waves and calling upon His name, our soul will find rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father because we belong to Him, and He belongs to us. The song reminds us that God's grace abounds in the deepest waters, and our sovereign guide will never fail us.
Line by Line Meaning
You call me out upon the waters
You're calling me to go out where it's unknown and uncertain.
The great unknown where feet may fail,
This place is so unfamiliar and potentially dangerous that I might lose my footing.
And then I found in the mistery
But in the unknown, I discovered something amazing.
In oceans deep my faith will stand
My faith will remain strong even in the deepest, darkest places.
And I will call upon your name
In times of need, I will reach out to you for help.
I keep my eyes above the waves
Even when things get tough, I will keep my focus on you and not get overwhelmed.
When oceans rise, my soul will rest in your embrace
Even when everything around me is chaotic, I can find peace and safety in your arms.
For I am yours and You are mine.
I belong to you and you belong to me, and nothing can change that.
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Even in the most challenging situations, your grace is still present and abundant.
Your sovereign will be my guide
I trust that you have a plan for my life and will lead me in the right direction.
Where feet may fail and fear sorrounds me
Even when I feel overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty, I know you won't let me fall.
You never fail and you won't start now
I have confidence that you are always faithful and won't abandon me now.
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Help me to trust you completely, even when it means stepping outside of my comfort zone.
Let me walk upon the waters
I want to be able to follow you no matter where you lead, even if it seems impossible.
Wherever You would call me
I'm willing to go anywhere you send me, no matter what the cost.
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
I want to experience your love and your power in ways that are beyond my imagination.
And my faith will be made stronger
Through this journey, my faith in you will only grow stronger.
In the presence of my Savior
And in the end, I know that I will be with you forever, and that's all that really matters.
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.