Lyrics
[Intro] [sub-bass silence rumble & seaweed tangle foley]
Jonah Crying from the Belly of the Deep Fish...
Jonah 2:1-9.
'In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.'
[Verse 1] [Main Instrumentation & Rhythm Section]
Fleeing to Tarshish away from the presence of the Lord
Thrown in the tempest raging where the stormy billows roared
Sinking down to the foundations of the mountains in the sea
Seaweed wrapped around his head in dark captivity
The engulfing waters threatened, the deep surrounded round
Earth beneath barred him in where no mortal help was found
Yet from the pit of darkness he remembered God on high
And into heaven's holy temple rose his desperate cry
[Pre-Chorus] [Dynamic Build & Harmony]
Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit all the grace
But I will offer sacrifice before Your holy face
[Chorus] [Resonant Authentic Climax]
Salvation comes from Elohim our God alone!
Reaching into the deepest sea from heaven's golden throne!
What I have vowed I will make good with songs of thanksgiving
Rescued out of the jaws of death to walk among the living!
Cry out to God, turn from the tempest, let true repentance wake
The Lord commands the surging deep for His own mercy's sake!
[Verse 2] [Instrumental Counterpoint & Vocals]
The great fish heard the voice of God and threw him on the shore
Commissioned by the living Lord to preach the truth once more
Walking through Nineveh to preach repentance to the town
Where thousands turned in sackcloth while the grace of God came down
[Bridge] [Soaring Vocal Harmony & Sacred Solo]
Oh, hallelujah! No silence depth is too profound for saving grace!
He hears the voice of brokenness in every hidden place!
Repentance in the belly deep, revival on the land!
Delivered by the sovereign power of our Father's hand!
[Chorus] [Full Grand Climax]
Salvation comes from Elohim our God alone!
Reaching into the deepest sea from heaven's golden throne!
What I have vowed I will make good with songs of thanksgiving
Rescued out of the jaws of death to walk among the living!
Cry out to God, turn from the tempest, let true repentance wake
The Lord commands the surging deep for His own mercy's sake!
[Outro] [sub-bass silence rumble & seaweed tangle foley Fading into Stillness]
Jonah Crying from the Belly of the Deep Fish...
To Elohim God be all the glory. Amen.
[Fade Out]
[End]