Oceans
Hillsong United Lyrics
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The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep my faith will stand
And I will call upon Your Name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
So I will call upon Your Name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine, oh
And You are mine, oh
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 Saviour
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 Saviour
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 Saviour
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 Saviour
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 Saviour
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 Saviour
I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
The lyrics of Hillsong United's song "Oceans" are a beautiful testimony to the power of faith and trust in God. The singer addresses God directly, acknowledging that even in the midst of uncertainty and fear, they trust in God's presence and guidance. The opening lines speak to a sense of being summoned by God, called out upon the waters into some unknown, perhaps daunting, place. However, the singer remains steadfast, finding God in the mystery and allowing their faith to stand firm. The repetition of the refrain, "I will call upon Your Name / And keep my eyes above the waves / When oceans rise / My soul will rest in Your embrace / For I am Yours and You are mine," emphasizes the message that through all the challenges of life and all the unknowns, the singer trusts in God's love and protection.
The second verse continues the theme of trust and faith, with the singer affirming the belief that God's grace is abundant even in the deepest, darkest waters. The use of the word "sovereign" to describe God's hand speaks to the power and authority that the singer believes God has in their life. The emphasis on God's consistency, that they have "never failed and You won't start now," underscores the idea that no matter what may come, the singer will continue to trust in God's goodness and provision. The bridge then takes on a more personal tone, asking the Holy Spirit to guide and lead the singer on a journey of faith that goes beyond what they could ever imagine. Overall, the lyrics of "Oceans" offer a powerful testimony to the transformative power of faith, prayer, and trust in God's love.
Line by Line Meaning
You call me out upon the waters
You challenge me to step out of my comfort zone and take risks.
The great unknown where feet may fail
The uncertain and unfamiliar places where it's possible to stumble or fall.
And there I find You in the mystery
Amid the enigmatic and unexplainable situations, I discover Your presence.
In oceans deep my faith will stand
Even in the most profound and overwhelming circumstances, my trust in You won't falter.
And I will call upon Your Name
I will cry out to You when I'm in need or danger, believing that You'll answer me.
And keep my eyes above the waves
I'll keep my focus on You instead of the obstacles and worries that might overwhelm me.
When oceans rise
When my difficulties and challenges become bigger and scarier than before.
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I'll find comfort, peace, and security in Your loving and protective arms.
For I am Yours and You are mine
I belong to You, and You belong to me, and nothing can separate us.
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Even in the most profound difficulties and troubles, Your undeserved favor and kindness are overflowing.
Your sovereign hand will be my guide
Your all-powerful and wise control will lead me through the dark and unknown paths.
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
In the places where I'm vulnerable to failure and overwhelmed by fear.
You've never failed and You won't start now
You proved Your faithfulness and reliability in the past, and You won't change now.
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Holy Spirit, guide me to the places where I can trust You without any limits or reservations.
Let me walk upon the waters
Enable and empower me to do the impossible, to defy the odds, and to walk on the seemingly un-walkable.
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
Bring me to the depths and heights of spiritual experiences, insights, and intimacy that are beyond my natural abilities and expectations.
And my faith will be made stronger
As I follow You into the unknown and take risks for Your sake, my trust in You will grow and mature.
In the presence of my Saviour
In Your closeness and love, in Your mercy and grace, in Your power and wisdom, I find my ultimate joy, purpose, and destiny.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, Salomon Lighthelm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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