Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.
Sailing On The Sea Of His Love
Shirley Caesar Lyrics
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Sailing on the sea of our love
Sailing free, from here to E Terni ty
Sailing on the sea of our love.
Happiness and joy
Rings in our hearts tonight,
From the first time we met,
Gonna be alright.
Lord, just keep on taking us
To higher and higher heights
Because we are sailing
On the sea of our love
The song "Sailing On The Sea Of His Love" by Shirley Caesar is a joyous celebration of the enduring love between two people. The opening lines "Sailing on the sea of our love" emphasizes the bond that exists between the two lovers which is so strong that it is like sailing on the sea. The phrase "Sailing free, from here to eternity" suggests that the love between them is boundless, and that they are unencumbered by any limitations. The idea of infinity is reinforced by the fact that they are sailing towards eternity, and their love is so strong that it will last forever.
The second verse of the song reinforces the positivity of their relationship. Shirley Caesar sings "Happiness and joy rings in our hearts tonight, from the first time we met everything will and still is gonna be alright." This line reminds us that the couple's love was strong from the beginning and continues to blossom to this day. The phrase "gonna be alright" also suggests that they believe that their love can overcome any obstacle. They have faith in their bond and believe that it will carry them to an even higher plane. In the chorus, she asks the lord to "keep on taking us to higher and higher heights." This line is a reflection of the couple's faith and hope in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Sailing on the sea of our love
Embarking on a journey together, bound by the rich depths of our love.
Sailing free, from here to E Terni ty
We journey with freedom in our hearts, beyond the bounds of this world, into the vastness of eternity.
Sailing on the sea of our love.
We continue to navigate the waters of our love, staying true to the course we have charted together.
Happiness and joy
Our spirits are buoyed by the pure delight and bliss that accompany us on this journey.
Rings in our hearts tonight,
Our hearts are filled with the sounds of harmonious love, that resonate with us each passing night.
From the first time we met,
Our love goes back to the beginning, and continues to flourish in the present.
Everything will and still is
Our love journey is filled with the assurance that all things are and will be well.
Gonna be alright.
Our spirits are filled with optimism and courage, ensuring that everything will be alright and that we will overcome life's challenges.
Lord, just keep on taking us
We seek the divine hand of God to guide us and lead us through life together.
To higher and higher heights
As we journey together, we seek to rise higher and higher, both spiritually and emotionally.
Because we are sailing
Our shared love journey is the vessel that propels us forward, giving us the strength to face life together.
Writer(s): Harding, Lehman
Contributed by Leah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tirelomakgeledisa4920
Remembering my Mama. Grew up listening to Shirley Ceasor. What a blessing.
@Braztx
Always did love this song!!! Great memories...
@melwhite57
This song brings back so many memories....Praise God!
@pipersnowton2161
I'm sailing on sea of your Love, Jesus Christ .. Piper Love all of you. Hallelujah.
@missplum13
MAMA YOU ME IN YOUR ROOM SINGING THIS SONG R.I.P.
@irenecampbell1976
Me and my mom too...😭😭😭
@CrysInChrist
Me and my mom listening to this in the car back in the day....I miss her so....
@pipersnowton2161
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Sailing on the sea of YESHUA Jesus Christ amazing Love. It's so beautiful.
@jerryj920
Good Sunday afternoon, 'time to feed the meter': Lord, help us keep our focus on spreading the word of your love. Amen
@yvonnedixon4058
Oh glory render unto ceaser the things that of ceaser. Let me render unto you Pastor Ceaser credit. Amen I'm sailing on the sea of his love. Yes glory free at last free at last thank God Almighty I'm free at last. Hallelujah God Bless❤🙏😘😘😘😘😊😘❤