Rocketown heard about Watermark around 1998, and soon signed them to the label. That same year, they released their first project as a part of Rocketown, an album called Watermark. This disc is almost a complete re-record of the Sons and Daughters disc Open Me Up, with only a few song changes. Their second album, All Things New, which is probably their best-known project, released in 2000. Constant, their 3rd studio project with Rocketown, was released in 2002. Their final all-studio album, The Purest Place, was released in August of 2004. This project yielded the couple a GMA Music Awards nomination for Inspirational Album of the Year, and also helped to earn Christy a nod for Female Vocalist, though neither award was won.
On March 14, 2006, Watermark released their final album as a part of Rocketown. A Grateful People was recorded live at the couple's church in Brentwood, Tennessee in August of 2005. It includes 12 tracks from the 3-hour-long concert and 2 brand new studio tracks. Friends of the couple who have played roles in their ministry that are special guests on the album include Point of Grace, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Shane and Shane.
Throughout the years, Nathan and Christy have played a part in the Passion conferences, which were started by Louie Giglio. Most recently, Nathan has produced live recordings of the past 2 conferences in Nashville, TN (2005 and 2006).
Nathan is an avid producer, having produced not only the Passion CDs, but also Watermark's The Purest Place, and Rita Springer's I Have To Believe, among others.
Watermark has toured extensively during their career, doing both solo shows and also with such notable groups as Point of Grace and Michael W. Smith.
In the Garden
Watermark Lyrics
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While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear
Falling on my ears
The Son of God discloses
(chorus)
There is none like
I could search for all eternity, Lord and find
There is none like you
You speak and the sound of your voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that you give me
Within my heart is ringing
(chorus)
You walk with me and you talk with me
And tell me I am Your own
And the joy we share as we tarry here
None of us has ever known
(chorus 2x)
The lyrics of Watermark's song "In the Garden" speak of a personal and intimate relationship with God, depicted through nature and the garden setting. The opening lines of the song, "I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses," set the stage for a peaceful and tranquil encounter with God. Here, the garden symbolizes a sacred and secluded space, where one can connect with God without distraction. As the song progresses, we hear the voice of God, described as "the Son of God," through which the fullness of God's love and grace is revealed. The chorus of the song echoes the unique and incomparable nature of God's love, reflecting the emotions of the believer who has found a personal relationship with God.
The second stanza of the song emphasizes the beauty and wonder of God's creation, where the sound of His voice silences even the birds, and the melody fills the heart. Here, the lyrics borrow imagery from the natural world, evoking a sense of harmony and balance between God and His creation. The final stanza of the song brings the believer into direct conversation with God, where He acknowledges the believer as His own and shares a joy "none of us has ever known." The intimacy and tenderness of this image demonstrate the relational aspect of faith and the comfort that believers can find in God's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to the garden alone
I come to be in solitude and peace in the garden
While the dew is still on the roses
I come in the morning when the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear
And I hear a voice speaking to me
Falling on my ears
The voice reaches my ears
The Son of God discloses
It is the voice of the Son of God revealing Himself to me
There is none like
There is no one like
No one else can touch my heart like you do
No one else can touch my heart in the way that you do
I could search for all eternity, Lord and find
I could search for all of eternity, Lord, and still not find anyone like you
There is none like you
There is no one like you
You speak and the sound of your voice
When you speak, the sound of your voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
Is so sweet that the birds stop singing
And the melody that you give me
And the melody that you impart to me
Within my heart is ringing
Rings in my heart
You walk with me and you talk with me
You walk with me and talk with me
And tell me I am Your own
And tell me that I belong to you
And the joy we share as we tarry here
And the joy that we experience as we spend time here
None of us has ever known
None of us has ever experienced before
There is none like you
There is no one like you
There is none like you
There is no one like you
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.