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Sails
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Aug 11, 2026 updated
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Pat Barrett's song "Sails," featuring Steffany Gretzinger and Amanda Cook, is a worship ballad about surrendering to God's love and finding freedom in His presence. The lyrics acknowledge the difficulty of staying open and honest in love, but affirm that God's love is constant and patient. The imagery of letting out the sails of the heart symbolizes opening oneself to God's leading and grace. The song emphasizes a personal encounter with God, moving from a flawed image of Him to a truer revelation. It's a gentle, reflective piece that encourages trust and vulnerability before God.
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[Pat Barrett:]
Falling is easy, but staying in love is hard
Hard to be honest and keep our heart open
To be who we truly are
Without the excuses, without the fa�ade
There's no pretending
Here in Your love
Oh, Lord set me... free
Oh, Lord set me... free
[Steffany Gretzinger & Pat Barrett:]
I'm finally seeing You were here all along
Your love wasn't absent, no
It doesn't come or go
The image I've had is starting to fail
You're patient with me
You're lifting the veil
[Pat Barrett, Steffany Gretzinger & Amanda Cook:]
Oh, Lord set me... free
Oh, Lord set me... free
Oh, Lord set me... free (set me free)
Oh, Lord set me... free (set me free)
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, oh, here You are
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are