The Recording Choir produces a complete musical package designed to minister to the hearts of people and please the heart of God. With over 175 members, the choir has been introduced to the world in a big way with their debut release, Greater Mount Calvary LIVE: As Told By The Music Ministry, which debuted at #7 on the Billboard Gospel charts.
The Greater Mount Calvary Recording Choir is under the direction of Elder Cornelius Young (Minister of Music) and Sis. Tammy Ellard (Associate Minister of Music).
He Could Have Let Me Drown
Greater Mount Calvary Recording Choir Lyrics
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I was sinking in a sea of sin and shame,
but Jesus found me and He changed my name.
He could have let me drown,
He could have let me drown,
He could have let me drown, but instead He took me in.
I was sinking in a sea of sin and shame.
Jesus found me and He changed my name.
He could have let me drown,
He could have let me drown,
He could have let me drown, but instead He took me in.
Lead: "Sing choir"
He could have let me drown
Love lifted me, love lifted me
Love lifted me
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me.
Love lifted me, love lifted me
Love lifted me
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me.
The lyrics of the Greater Mount Calvary Recording Choir's song, "He Could Have Let Me Drown" depict the biblical metaphor of drowning in sin and shame, and how Jesus rescued the singer from their perilous state. The use of water, specifically the sea and drowning, represents the overwhelming nature of the sin and shame in the singer's life. However, Jesus is portrayed as the one who comes to their aid and pulls them out of the water, saving them from certain death.
The repetition of the phrase "He could have let me drown" emphasizes the magnitude of the singer's situation and the contrast of what could have happened had Jesus not intervened. It also highlights the power of choice that Jesus had and the decision He made to save the singer. The lyrics also suggest that this act of being saved by Jesus resulted in a personal transformation for the singer, as their name was changed, symbolizing a new identity and a fresh start.
The lyrics of "He Could Have Let Me Drown" encourage listeners to reflect on their own lives and identify areas where they may be sinking in sin and shame, and to rely on Jesus to lift them out of their situation. It emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus' love and the importance of allowing Jesus to intervene in our lives to change our circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sinking in a sea of sin and shame,
I was struggling with wrongdoings and feeling guilty
but Jesus found me and He changed my name.
Then Jesus came to me and gave me a new life
He could have let me drown,
He had the option to let me suffer and perish
He could have let me drown,
He had the option to let me go and suffer alone
He could have let me drown, but instead He took me in.
But He didn't, instead He let me be with Him and guided me
He could have let me drown
He was patient and caring to keep me from danger
Love lifted me, love lifted me
It was love that saved me
Love lifted me
Love gave me a new life
When nothing else could help
When no one could help me in my distress
Love lifted me.
Love was my savior
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tbaby802
thats so sweet his favor is always on time and unmerited...
@geraldbrown2893
Rev. Beard had sing this song while preparing our benediction from our church! Thank you Lord for cleansing my soul from sin because your love has lifted me up 🙌🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@christinecooper9273
We yq😂qqw😢 were wtqq safe❤🎉 1:45 ❤❤😂s Ws and
@kingace7772
This song had me shouting in the middle of school. You don't know until he brings you out of something you couldn't bring yourself out of alone! AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@charleneharrison2526
That's what I am talking about!!!
@fletcherearles1432
I was minding my own business when this song came on Spotify. I almost had to pull over. When the young men said I deserved it. So real.
@margaretalbright356
Amen Amen
🌹🙏🏽🦋💯
@tbaby802
I love this song he could have let us drown me and my husband even right now he has a life raft around us to keep us from drowning and sinking Jesus love lifted me and my husband........ Love you Jesus even when we did nt deserve it thank u jesus ..
@MrTavaris07
I love this song. Juss knowing he could have let me drown but instead he took me in awesome song.
@chiniquebrown877
YOU HAVE HAD TO COME OUT OF SOMETHING TO APPRECIATE THIS SONG... TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!