FULL IMMERSION OCEAN WATER BAPTISM BY THE SEA

(Chuck Girard)

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Down by the ocean in a southern California town
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Sunlight on the water as the people start to gather 'round
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The breeze is easy and the ocean water spray
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Cools and refreshes in the warm California day
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The sound of the surf and the children as they play
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Add a pleasant touch to the already perfect day
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The atmosphere is heavy with the feelin' of expectancy

Smiling faces showin' joyful hearts
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As the people gather 'round for the sight that they came to see

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The full immersion ocean water baptism by the sea
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Welcomin' the people who are new to the family
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People singin' praises as they watch from the harbor wall
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Singin' in the spirit makin' joyful noises

Shoutin' hallelujahs at the top of their voices
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They're gonna keep on until the sun come's round again

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They walk into the ocean 'til the water's up to their knees
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Buryin' their past at the bottom of the sea
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Resurrectin' life flowin' through em when they breathe again

Their old lives buried and their new life flows
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Their hearts are full and their faces show the change

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(c)1975 Dunamis Music