“OUT OF THE DEPTHS”
VERSE 1:
Out of the depths, O Lord,
I cry to You
When I am tempted to despair
Though I might fail to trust Your promises
You never fail to hear my prayer
And if You judged my sin
I’d never stand again
But I see mercy in Your hands
CHORUS:
So more than watchmen for the morning
I will wait for You, my God
When my fears come with no warning
In Your Word I’ll put my trust
When the harvest time is over and I still see no fruit
I will wait, I will wait for You.
VERSE 2:
The secret mysteries belong to You
We only know what You reveal
And all my questions that are unresolved
Don’t change the wisdom of Your will
In every trial and loss
My hope is in the cross
Where Your compassions never fail.
CHORUS:
So more than watchmen for the morning
I will wait for You, my God
When my fears come with no warning
In Your Word I’ll put my trust
When the harvest time is over and I still see no fruit
I will wait, I will wait for You.
Story Behind “OUT of the DEPTHS”
“Out of the Depths” by Sovereign Grace Music is a modern musical setting of Psalm 130, focusing on the themes of deep sin, desperate pleas for mercy, and the ultimate hope of redemption through Jesus. It emphasizes that God’s grace is deeper than our failures, pulling the listener from despair to joyous hope.
Key Aspects of the Song’s Story:
Biblical Foundation: The song is a direct reflection of Psalm 130, a penitential Psalm where the writer cries out from the “depths” of sin, guilt, or trouble.
Theology of Repentance: It highlights that true repentance is acknowledging we are in a place we cannot escape on our own, pleading for mercy rather than relying on works.
The Gospel Focus: The song highlights that while God could mark sins, He instead provides forgiveness by nailing our “record of debt” to the cross. Colossians 2:14
Meaning of “Depths”: These depths are described as moments of despair, overwhelmed by mistakes or sins, from which only God’s mercy can lift a person.
Musical Aim: As part of Sovereign Grace Music’s mission, it serves to combine biblical depth with contemporary worship, guiding worshippers to focus on the completed work of Jesus.
The song serves as a reminder that no matter how far one has fallen, God’s love and forgiveness are deeper still.
-Debra
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