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1. Oceans ~ Hillsong United
Verse 1:
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
Chorus:
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
Verse 2:
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
Chorus
Bridge:
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 x 4
Ending:
I will call upon Your name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours, and You are mine
I am Yours, and You are mine
I am Yours, and You are mine
I am Yours, and You are mine

Oceans is overall a top-line song rather than a bottom-line one. This is because the focus of the song is on God’s blessings on a more personal note. It is about trusting God on a deeper level and moving forward in you relationship with him. Something I have always gotten from it is that the more you trust and give up to God, the more room he has to do miracles. I choose this song because, to put it simply, I love it. Oceans is a beautiful song with a great melody and a wonderful meaning and is easily one of my favorite worship songs if not my favorite. It references Jesus and Peter in the storm in Mathew 14.

2. Whom Shall I Fear ~ Chris Tomlin
Verse 1:
You hear me when I call
You are my morning song
Though darkness fills the night
It cannot hide the light
Whom shall I fear?
Verse 2:
You crush the enemy
Underneath my feet
You are my Sword and Shield
Though troubles linger still
Whom shall I fear?
Chorus:
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The
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