I will not drown in shallow water
Not with your love within my reach
I did not come this far to falter
And will not rest until I'm free
You are the sun you are the flower
You are the wind across the sea
And I will kneel here at your alter
And pray you'll take my soul to keep
Oh precious one you are the mountain
You are the earth beneath my feet
In you we're one now and forever
In you I find the love in me
Through your love my eyes are open
Through your love I'll learn to see
And in your name my bread is broken
By your grace I'll rest in peace
I will not drown in shallow water
Not with your love within my reach
I did not come this far to falter
And will not rest until I'm free
Through your love my eyes are open
Through your love I'll learn to see
And in your name my bread is broken
By your grace I'll rest in peace
I will not drown in shallow water
Not with your love within my reach
I did not come this far to falter
And will not rest until I'm free
I will not rest until I'm free
Until I'm free
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Shallow Water
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Randy Travis's song 'I Will Not Drown in Shallow Water' is a declaration of faith and perseverance, expressing trust in God's sustaining love. The lyrics speak of not giving up because of divine support, with imagery of God as sun, flower, mountain, and earth. The singer kneels at an altar, seeking to be kept by God, and finds freedom through love. The song emphasizes learning to see through God's love, breaking bread in His name, and resting in grace. It conveys a sense of determination and reliance on God's strength to overcome obstacles and find peace.
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