I stepped out on the beach that night, searching for the moon
Something that would shed some light
For the healing of these wounds
I sat down by the water, watched the ebbing tide
Sweep away the sand beneath
Leaving nothing else behind.

I'm writing my heart out in the sand
Wash it away, wash it away, wash it away

There's something about the ocean, a mystery and depth
An expanse incomprehensible, it takes away your breath
We walk around in sunlight with oceans of our own
Never letting people in on the fathoms they don't know.

I'm writing my heart out in the sand
Wash it away, wash it away, wash it away

There's not guilt that can't be ransomed
Or cast into the sea
In mercy trampled underfoot
That hearts might be set free

Jesus, take all my pain into Your hand
Wash it away, wash it away, wash it away.