The River Is Here
Bob Fitts Lyrics


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Down the mountain the river flows
And it brings refreshing wherever it goes
Through the valleys and over the fields
The river is rushing and the river is here

The river of God
Sets our feet to dancing
The river of God
Fills our hearts with cheer
The river of God
Fills our mouths with laughter
And we rejoice for the river is here

The river of God is teaming with life
And all who touch it can be revived
And all who linger on this river's shore
will come back thirsting
For more of the Lord

Up to the mountain we love to go
To find the presence of the Lord
Along the banks of the river we run

We dance with laughter
Giving praise to the Son

Overall Meaning

"The River Is Here" is a song that talks about the presence of God through the metaphor of a river. The lyrics describe how the river flows down from the mountain and brings refreshing wherever it goes, symbolizing God's presence and the blessings that come with it. The river rushes through valleys and over fields, representing the abundance of God's grace that is available to all.


The chorus talks about the river of God setting our feet to dancing, filling our hearts with cheer, and filling our mouths with laughter. These lines show how the presence of God brings joy and happiness to those who encounter it. The lyrics also say that the river of God is teaming with life and all who touch it can be revived, representing the life-giving and renewing power of God's presence.


In the second verse, the lyrics talk about going up to the mountain to find the presence of God. This represents the effort and desire to seek God's presence and the rewards of experiencing it. Dancing and giving praise to the Son along the banks of the river represents the expression of joy and gratitude that comes from encountering God's presence.


Line by Line Meaning

Down the mountain the river flows
The river is constantly flowing down from the mountain as it brings refreshment wherever it goes.


And it brings refreshing wherever it goes
The river spreads refreshment to every place it goes, providing a sense of rejuvenation.


Through the valleys and over the fields
The river flows through valleys and over fields, bringing joy and redemption everywhere it goes.


The river is rushing and the river is here
The river flows vehemently and is present everywhere, and its power and influence are felt wherever it is found.


The river of God
The river symbolizes the love and mercy of God, which is refreshing and life-giving.


Sets our feet to dancing
The river fills us with a sense of joy and exultation, and we can't help but dance in its presence.


Fills our hearts with cheer
The river brings a sense of joy and happiness to our hearts, which cannot be contained or suppressed.


Fills our mouths with laughter
The kindness and grace of the river of God bring immense joy to our hearts, which we express through laughter and joy.


And we rejoice for the river is here
We feel an immense sense of joy and satisfaction because the river of God is present with us at this moment.


The river of God is teaming with life
The river of God is full of life, and all who come into contact with it can experience a sense of renewed life.


And all who touch it can be revived
Everyone who comes in contact with the river of God can be revitalized to experience a new sense of life and vitality.


And all who linger on this river's shore
Those who spend time at the river's edge and experience it regularly will find that their thirst for spirituality will grow.


will come back thirsting
They will find themselves yearning for more of the river of God, as it provides a sense of fulfillment like no other.


For more of the Lord
People will seek to find more of what the Lord has to offer, as they recognize that His blessings and power are inexhaustible.


Up to the mountain we love to go
We are drawn to higher places where we can find greater spiritual fulfillment in the presence of the Lord.


To find the presence of the Lord
We believe that we can find greater sense of God's presence in higher places, where the vantage point provides a better view of His creation.


Along the banks of the river we run
We are filled with a sense of exultation as we experience the river of God, and we run along its banks, filled with joy.


We dance with laughter
The intensity of joy within us, which the river of God arouses, moves us to express our joy, dancing with laughter.


Giving praise to the Son
Our laughter and joy are expressions of our gratitude to Christ, who has given us life and fulfilled our deepest desires.




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@oluchichinedum-azuh

It is 2024... and we are still praising God with this sound.πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

@funmigeorge7677

Who is here November 22
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@edwardslagunas1222

I love ❀️ that worship song it's beautiful 😍 keep up those worship songs thank you brother in Christ,, it touch my holy Spirit πŸ™πŸ™ my name is Eddie Laguna's East la,,😊😊

@renamwangi7769

Aaaww am soo blessed much love from Kenyaaa still here @2022

@ladywithclasscarpenter1143

I grew up Pentecostal love my upbringing, God placed my late Husband and I in a Church where we were introduced to Worship, It taken us to a another level: Worship is intimate you and the Lord❀️❀️❀️

@cyrusliyai7335

Very touching , More grace

@4custaywithme

Hang on there dear.

@josephw7866

Joy of The Lord strengthens me!

@dadmcfamily3862

1st CD I bought with my salary 27years ago and i Still love these heartfelt worship songs.

@4custaywithme

Was worth it wasn't it?

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