(Chuck Girard)

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

Smiling faces showin' joyful hearts

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

Shoutin' hallelujahs at the top of their voices

They're gonna keep on until the sun come's round again
They walk into the ocean 'til the water's up to their knees
Buryin' their past at the bottom of the sea
Resurrectin' life flowin' through em when they breathe again

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

CHORUS

(c)1975 Dunamis Music