{"id":14528,"date":"2014-08-13T08:18:47","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T08:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicademy.com\/?p=14528"},"modified":"2019-07-29T16:04:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T16:04:42","slug":"oceans-lyrics-persecuted-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicademy.com\/blog\/oceans-lyrics-persecuted-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Oceans: lyrics for the persecuted church"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/103180481\" width=\"520\" height=\"301\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As the church worldwide responds to the terrible crises in the Middle East, we were sent this set of re-worked lyrics for the bridge in the song Oceans which you may want to use in your own churches in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Writer, Jeff Ling, encourages us to &#8220;Turn that personal statement of faith into intercession for the persecuted church.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOpen wide the gates of glory for the dying<br \/>\nFor the saints who have been faithful<br \/>\nin the dark days of their trial.<\/p>\n<p>Show your mercy to the hungry and the frightened<br \/>\nScatter all those who love violence<br \/>\nShow the nations you are mighty\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sung in place of the bridge in the song \u201cOceans.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Backing track for Oceans<\/h2>\n<p>Worship Backing Band has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worshipbackingband.com\/uk\/oceans-where-my-feet-may-fall-hillsong.html\">backing track for Oceans<\/a>. 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