Deeper than the Sea

SATB Choir, Piano and Congregation (opt. rhythm section)
words music and arrangement by Greg Scheer
words based on Psalm 36:5-9
copright 2006
CCLI#4769349

There are two versions of this song which makes this rendition of Psalm 36:5-9 perfect for a variety of occasions.

First, it is arranged for choir, piano and congregation. Chords are included so it can be accompanied by guitar and bass to get that “folk choir” kind of sound. It is a simple arrangement that will only take one rehearsal to learn, but it is by no means simplistic. If your church follows the lectionary, this scripture passage comes up on the second week of Epiphany in year C, and in Holy Week every year. It will be published by GIA in 2008.

It is also available as a lead sheet for churches with worship teams. As you can hear from the mp3 demo, it is an expansive folk-rock song of priase to the Creator whose love surpasses the grandeur of all creation.

hear the music: mp3-praise, mp3-choir
print the music: pdf-praise
read the lyrics: lyrics

Chorus 1
Your mercy Lord stretches through the heavens
Your faithfulness is like the air we breathe
Your righteousness mighty as a mountain
And Your justice Lord flows deeper than the sea

Verse 1
How precious is Your endless love
O Lord You give us shelter
Inside the shadow of Your wings
Both great and small can run to You
And rest in You their Comfort
Though storms may rage still we will sing

Verse 2
From age to age within Your house
Your people have been feasting
Tasting Your river of delights
You've satisfied our hearts with joy
As we drink from Your fountain
Our eyes are filled with glorious light