I heard God breathe today
I heard Him speak His Name
It rolled across bay winds
Softly in it came.
He settled on my soul
As the waves danced on and on
Shined upon my face
And warmed me ‘neath the sun.
He inhaled all my troubles
Carried them out to sea
Exhaled grace and favor
Refreshed my soul with peace.
Waves crashed into shore
Born from this divine exchange
Praising Yahweh’s Name
Clapping of earth’s formed hands
His breath moved o’er the waters
Trekked across the sea
Obedient waters of fresh new life
Washed my unholy feet.
He inhaled in the undertow
My sorrow and my shame
Every grain of my old life
Rushed away beneath the waves
Today I heard God breathe
He exhaled my new name
It rolled across bay winds
Softly in it came.
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