Lyrics
Verse 1
Standing here in Your presence
In a grace so relentless
I am won by perfect love
Wrapped within the arms of heaven
In a peace that lasts forever
Sinking deep in mercy's sea
Chorus
I'm wide awake, drawing close, stirred by grace
And all my heart is Yours
All fear removed, I breathe you in, I lean into
Your love, oh, Your love
Verse 2
When I'm lost You pursue me
Lift my head to see Your glory
Lord of all, so beautiful
Here in You I find shelter
Captivated by the splendor
Of Your face, my secret place
Chorus (Repeat)
I'm wide awake, drawing close, stirred by grace
And all my heart is Yours
All fear removed, I breathe you in, I lean into
Your love, oh, Your love
Bridge
Your love so deep is washing over me
Your face is all I seek, You are my everything
Jesus Christ, You are my one desire
Lord, hear my only cry, to know You all my life
Chorus (Repeat)
I'm wide awake, drawing close, stirred by grace
And all my heart is Yours
All fear removed, I breathe you in, I lean into
Your love, oh, Your love
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Sinking Deep” by Hillsong Young & Free is a worship song about resting in God’s love. The verse pictures the singer standing in His presence, won by perfect love and wrapped in the arms of heaven. The closing image, “sinking deep in mercy’s sea,” turns grace into something the singer sinks into and is carried by.
The chorus describes being wide awake and drawing close, with fear removed and the heart given over to God. The second verse speaks of being lost and pursued, finding shelter and a secret place in His face. The bridge states the one desire, to know Jesus all of life.
The themes are close to Psalm 91:1, Psalm 27:4 and Romans 8:38-39, on dwelling in God’s shelter, seeking His face and being held by love that nothing can separate. The song moves slowly and is built for a congregation to sing together.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 91:1 Dwelling in the shelter of the Most High
- Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask: to dwell in the Lord’s presence
- Romans 8:38-39 Nothing can separate us from the love of God