[Verse 1] They warned about the hidden places, Where the ground looked firm and dry. They said beneath the quiet surface Danger waited out of sight. I heard the stories, never thinking They were meant for someone like me. Then one small step became another… And the earth gave way beneath. ⸻ [Chorus – layered four-part harmony] Beware the swamp of sin. Its ground won’t hold you long. A hundred paths may lead you in, But only one leads home. The harder that you fight alone, The deeper you’ll go down. Beware the swamp of sin… Don’t trust the sinking ground. ⸻ [Verse 2] I was certain I could save myself. Trusting my own might. Every twist and every struggle Only sank me out of sight. Every reed I tried to grab Slipped away beneath my hands. What I thought would be my rescue Only deepened my defeat. ⸻ [Chorus – layered four-part harmony] Beware the swamp of sin. Its ground won’t hold you long. A hundred paths may lead you in, But only one leads home. The harder that you fight alone, The deeper you’ll go down. Beware the swamp of sin… Don’t trust the sinking ground. ⸻ [Verse 3] Then I saw Him on the shoreline, Standing where the earth was sound. Calm enough to still my panic, Calling gently, “Lay it down.” I cried, “Tell me how to reach You!” He said, “There’s nothing left to prove. Stop your fighting. Take My hand. I’ll be the One who carries you.” ⸻ [Bridge] His peace came softly. The panic fled. And before my feet touched solid ground… My heart already had. ⸻ [Final Chorus – layered four-part harmony] Beware the swamp of sin. Don’t trust your strength alone. A hundred paths may lead you in, But Christ will lead you home. His peace comes before the rescue. His grace is reaching now. He lifts the ones who take His hand To everlasting ground. ⸻ [Outro] The swamp still waits for wandering feet. Its danger hasn’t changed. But neither has the Savior… His outstretched hand remains.
