[11]Through Desert and River

[Verse 1 — Exodus 14 + Genesis 1:2] The wind blew wild on the midnight sea, Walls of water stood, setting captives free. Depths that swallowed kings like a closing tomb— Yet the Spirit moved where the waves made room. Before the light, before the land, He hovered still with a steady hand. [Prechorus — Jonah 2] I sank beneath where no road lay, Down in the dark where the dead men pray. Yet from the deep where I was thrown, Your mercy raised me from the unknown. [Chorus — Isaiah 40] Make straight the way—He’s drawing near. Valleys will rise; the proud will hear. The wilderness will bloom with light: Prepare the way—our God ignites. [Verse 2 — Mikveh / 2 Kings 5 (Naaman)] Seven times where the river bends, Down to the Jordan where cleansing ends. Water that washes the old away, A mikveh cradle for a newborn day. Naaman sank in wounded pride, But rose again with flesh revived. [Prechorus — Jonah Echo (to tie the waters together)] From every depth You call me home, Speak through the waves, through the undertow. [Chorus — Isaiah 40] Make straight the way—He’s drawing near. Valleys will rise; the proud will hear. The wilderness will bloom with light: Prepare the way—our God ignites. [Bridge — Malachi 3–4] A voice like fire cries in the air, “Behold, the Lord is almost there.” Elijah’s shadow stirs the flame, The Messenger bears His holy name. Refiner’s fire, consuming bright— Turn our hearts to the coming Light. [Final Chorus] Make straight the way—He’s drawing near. Valleys will rise; the proud will hear. The wilderness will bloom with light: Prepare the way—He breaks the night.