Lyrics
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, oh
And You are mine, oh
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 Saviour
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 Saviour
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 Saviour
In the presence of my Saviour
I will call upon Your name, every time
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
You are mine
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Meaning & Inspiration
Oceans uses the image of deep water to describe faith beyond visible security. The singer is called away from firm ground into mystery, where dependence on God becomes necessary and fear is answered by divine presence. Keeping sight above the waves suggests sustained attention to God amid instability, while resting in God’s embrace expresses belonging and peace rather than control over circumstances.
The prayer for trust “without borders” develops the song’s central theme of spiritual surrender. Its water imagery clearly recalls Peter stepping from the boat toward Jesus in Matthew 14, including both the call to walk and the need to keep attention fixed on Christ. The repeated request for the Spirit’s leading also aligns with a life directed by God rather than personal certainty. As the refrain returns, faith is presented as something strengthened in the Savior’s presence. The song joins risk, prayer, and assurance in a confession that God remains near when familiar support falls away.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 14:28-31 Peter steps onto the water toward Jesus and falters when fear overtakes faith.
- Romans 8:14 Those led by the Spirit of God are identified as God’s children.