Oceans (Where My Feet may Fail) Lyrics
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
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
So 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
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
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
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Lyric Video - Hillsong UNITED
Song Information
- Artist
- Hillsong United
- Released
- December 27, 2018
- Genre / Category
- worship
- Views
- 31,625
Released in 2013 on the album *Zion*, "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" has become a staple in modern worship, centering on the theme of radical surrender. Written by Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, and Salomon Ligthelm, the song draws inspiration from the biblical account of Peter stepping out of the boat to walk toward Jesus on the water, as recorded in Matthew 14.
The lyrics serve as a prayer for courage when facing circumstances that feel overwhelming or uncertain. Rather than asking for the storm to subside, the songwriter asks for the faith to remain focused on Christ despite the rising waves. It highlights the tension between human limitation and divine sovereignty, acknowledging that while our own strength may fail, God’s grace remains sufficient. By centering the soul in the embrace of the Savior, the song encourages believers to move past the safety of the shore, trusting that the Spirit will lead them into deeper, more mature faith.