Story Behind The Song
Battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, the lyricist explores the depth of his sadness and the peace that God brings as He lovingly catches our tears.
Song Description
Every tear is a prayer to God which He tenderly gathers,
| Song Length |
4:31 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving |
Subject |
Prayer, Religion |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
OCEAN OF TEARS
by Gordon E. Ellis and Mark E. Ellis
(Psalm 56:8)
I rarely cry, but when I do, each tear's a prayer lifted to You.
From belly laugh to anguished sigh, from deepest soul, my tears arise.
You count my tossings in the night. You gauge my fear and note my strife,
Search my deep caverns with Your gaze, and hold my heart in Your embrace.
CH: Bottle in hand, You come to me, gather each tear so tenderly.
My tears are precious in Your sight, each tear a jewel shining Your Light.
INSTRUMENTAL
BRIDGE: Ocean of tears, ocean of tears, from endless people thru the years.
Your little jars keep fervent prayers like liquid gold, safe in Your care.
You count our tossings in the night. You gauge our fear and note our strife,
Search our deep caverns with Your gaze, and hold our hearts in Your embrace.
CH 2: Bottles in hand, You come to each, gathering tears so tenderly.
Our tears are precious in Your sight, each tear a jewel shining Your Light.
REPEAT CHORUS 2
Copyright 2019, Gordon E. Ellis and Mark E. Ellis