A modernized, bluegrassed version of William Booth's old hymn with a new chorus.
lyrics
O boundless salvation! deep ocean of love,
O fullness of mercy, Christ brought from above,
The whole world redeeming, so rich and so free,
Now flowing for all men, come, roll over me!
My sins they are many, their stains are so deep,
And bitter the tears of remorse that I weep;
But useless is weeping; thou great crimson sea,
Thy waters can cleanse me, come, roll over me!
Come roll over me, come roll over me
With boundless salvation this captive to free
I’ll plunge neath the waters of soul cleansing streams
O, boundless salvation, come roll over me
Now tossed with temptation, then haunted with fears,
My life has been joyless and useless for years;
I feel something better most surely would be
If once thy pure waters would roll over me.
Chorus
O ocean of mercy, oft longing I’ve stood
On the brink of thy wonderful, life giving flood!
Once more I have reached this soul cleansing sea,
I will not go back till it rolls over me.
Chorus
credits
from Full Fathom Five,
released September 29, 2012
Guitar, Banjo, Bass, and Vocals - Vincent Anastasi
Guitar, Harmonica, and Vocals - Sebastian Anastasi
Mandolin - Benjamin Anastasi
Blending the styles of folk, rock, and Americana, my music represents a poetic response to life, rich with literary influence and thoughtful reflection. As a passionate weaver of words, my music offers a commentary on our journey of life.
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