Posted on 11/02/2017 6:13:25 PM PDT by Kaslin
With the awful reality of a new and frightening type of terror attack being perpetrated in the streets of our country, my mind returns to the recent memory of a more peaceful day. On that evening, the gentle breezes rustling through the palm trees was matched in melodious beauty by the crash of the waves against the shore.
As if in a symphony, the voices of some 50 worshippers rose in praise to our awesome God as we sang of His goodness at the outdoor service on Little Gasparilla Island.
Erica Emmanuel, the pastor’s wife, led us in Hillsong’s “Oceans”:
“You call me out upon the waters,
“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, my soul will rest in your embrace. 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.
“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 Savior.”
Our purpose as we gathered several weeks ago was to thank God for His mercy on our little island through the raging hurricanes that bludgeoned our corner of the world. Even while we met in praise, we prayed for those who still suffer from Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Erica Emmanuel, the pastor’s wife, led us in Hillsong’s “Oceans”:
“You call me out upon the waters,
“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, my soul will rest in your embrace. 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.
“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 Savior.”
Our purpose as we gathered several weeks ago was to thank God for His mercy on our little island through the raging hurricanes that bludgeoned our corner of the world. Even while we met in praise, we prayed for those who still suffer from Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Sail on sailor
I have never heard this seafaring spiritual
I just saw my Command Master Chief tonight
That man did more sub spec ops than anyone in US history.
He asked me once where you scared?
I said I **** my pants.
He said I did too.
We trust in the Lord and the COB
Some of this irritates me but even my adversaries got it in the most Christian way
I LOVE the song “Oceans.” I could absolutely hear it in my mind’s ear as I read through the lyrics just now. What a great reminder; thank you for posting!
I’m not familiar with the song, at least I don’t think so
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