(Spoken)
Psalms chapter 29 verses 10 and 11
The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
Country Gospel Ballad for the Texas Flood Victims of July 4 and 5 2025
“When the Waters Rose”
(Lyrics By Gerald Logan
( Verse 1 )
The river broke its banks that night, and the storm refused to end,
It took our daughters, sons, and friends, on a road that would not bend.
From Hill Country down to Houston, every heart was torn in two,
But in the silence after thunder, Lord, we lift our eyes to You.
( Chorus )
When the waters rose, Your mercy still remained,
Through the sorrow and the heartache, Your love cannot be chained.
All of Heaven weeps with us, but grace still lights the way,
America, come home again let redemption start today.
( Verse 2 )
At Mystic’s camp the children sang, ‘til the river’s song grew loud,
A shepherd gave his very life to save his tender crowd.
Though the flood stole earthly breath, it could not steal the soul,
For in the arms of Jesus Christ, they have all been made whole.
( Chorus )
When the waters rose, Your mercy still remained,
Through the sorrow and the heartache, Your love cannot be chained.
All of Heaven weeps with us, but grace still lights the way,
America, come home again let redemption start today.
( Bridge )
From the ashes, Lord, revive us, heal this broken land,
Let us turn our hearts to Heaven, united hand in hand.
What the flood tried to destroy, let Your Spirit now restore,
Bring revival to this nation, like we’ve never known before.
( Final Chorus )
When the waters rose, Your mercy still remained,
Through the sorrow and the heartache, Your love cannot be chained.
Oh America, kneel and pray let His light show us the way,
Grace will guide us home again, redemption starts today.
( Outro )
Through the floods and through the fire, Lord, Your promise still is true,
You’ll never leave, You’ll never fail, and we will follow You.
