Drowning

Drowning in a sea of doubt
Faith fading fast,
The Lord in His mercy
Saw my parlous state,
And had compassion.

Drowning in a sea of fear
Love fading fast,
The Lord in His mercy
Beheld all my fear
And then rebuked it.

Drowning in a sea of despair
Hope fading fast,
The Lord in His mercy
Looked at my despair
And overturned it.

Drowning in that perilous sea
Life fading fast,
The Lord in His mercy
Took my hand in His
And then rescued me.

Vanquished now are doubt, fear and despair
Faith is restored.
The Lord in His mercy
Placed me on dry land
And with love, held me.