Birth name Ray Boltz
Born: 1953
Origin Muncie, Indian… Read Full Bio ↴Ray Boltz
Birth name Ray Boltz
Born: 1953
Origin Muncie, Indiana, USA
Genre(s) : Worship, Contemporary Christian
Occupation(s): Singer-songwriter
Years active 1990–present
Website: Official Website RayBoltz.Com
In September 2008, Ray "came out" as a gay man but continues to minister in "open and affirming" churches.
Ray Boltz (born 1953 in Muncie, Indiana) is contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter, whose songs often tell stories of faith and inspiration. He travels the world in the group of Michael English, Michael W Smith with Gaithers Group.
Brave New World
Ray Boltz Lyrics
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Fear and doubt
Desperately searching
There was no way out
But then the hand of mercy
Came reaching for me
Lifted me out of my broken past
And brought me
[CHORUS:]
Here in the brave new world
My faith is standing strong
Here in the brave new world
I'm right where I belong
Its Your amazing grace
That brought my heart
Right to this place
The fear is gone
I'm living in a brave new world
I stand on a mountain of possibilities
I hear You calling me to spread my wings
I know you'll hold me up, Lord
When I feel too weak to fly
Cause its through the power of your love
That keeps me soaring through the sky
[CHORUS (repeat)]
It was a universe of dark despair
Now I see You shining everywhere
I know you're always there
[CHORUS (repeat 2X)]
The lyrics of the song Brave New World by Ray Boltz describe a person stuck in a valley of shadows, filled with fear and doubt, and unable to find a way out. But then comes the hand of mercy, which lifts him or her out of the darkness of the past and brings them into a brave new world, a world of freedom, confidence, and possibilities.
The chorus of the song depicts the newfound faith and confidence of the singer in this brave new world. They feel strong because of the grace of God, and they believe that they belong here. They stand on a mountain of possibilities, and they believe that they can spread their wings and soar. It's through the power of God's love that they keep soaring through the sky, even when they feel too weak to fly.
The lyrics of the song are metaphorical and symbolic, and they use vivid imagery to describe the journey from darkness to light, from fear to courage, and from doubt to faith. The song inspires and encourages people to trust in God's love and grace and to believe that they can overcome their fears and rise to new heights, no matter how broken or lost they might feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in the valley of shadow
Feeling lost, stuck, and hopeless
Fear and doubt
Feeling scared and uncertain
Desperately searching
Looking for a way out of the valley of shadow
There was no way out
Feeling trapped and hopeless
But then the hand of mercy
Finding salvation through a kind and merciful intervention
Came reaching for me
Being rescued and lifted out of the valley of shadow
Lifted me out of my broken past
Being saved from a difficult and troubled history
And brought me
Into the land of the free
Being liberated and set free from the valley of shadow
Here in the brave new world
My faith is standing strong
Feeling confident and steadfast in newfound faith
I'm right where I belong
Feeling secure and content in the present
Its Your amazing grace
That brought my heart
Right to this place
Feeling grateful for divine intervention that led to the present satisfaction
The fear is gone
I'm living in a brave new world
Feeling liberated from past fear and anxiety
I stand on a mountain of possibilities
Feeling optimistic and limitless about future opportunities
I hear You calling me to spread my wings
Feeling inspired and guided by divine calling to explore and achieve goals
I know you'll hold me up, Lord
When I feel too weak to fly
Feeling confident in divine support during times of weakness and uncertainty
Cause its through the power of your love
That keeps me soaring through the sky
Acknowledging the role of divine love and grace in achieving success and fulfillment
It was a universe of dark despair
Describing how things used to be, bleak and hopeless
Now I see You shining everywhere
Feeling inspired and uplifted by newfound awareness of divine presence
I know you're always there
Feeling confident in unceasing and dependable divine support
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEFFREY SEAN SILVEY, REGIE HAMM
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