Down By The River
George Jones & Margie Singleton Lyrics
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There's a man who's walking on the water
Come along with me
I want to see this man walking on the water
Well, he can raise the dead from the grave, change the water and turn it into wine
And he can make the lame walk; he can make the dumb talk
And open up the eyes of the blind
Jesus is the man at the river, and he's washing people's sins away
He can save the soul if you give him control, be ready for that judgment day
Let's all go down...
Oh, let's all go down...
Oh, let's all go down...
The song "Let's All Go Down to the River" by George Jones and Tammy Wynette is a gospel-style hymn that celebrates the power and mercy of Jesus Christ. The lyrics invite the listener to join in a pilgrimage to the river, where they will witness a miracle: a man walking on water. The chorus urges everyone to participate, exhorting them to come along and witness this incredible sight for themselves.
The song describes Jesus as a figure of profound spiritual significance, capable of performing miraculous acts that defy worldly logic. He can raise the dead, make the lame walk, and turn water into wine. These feats are often referred to in the gospels of the New Testament, where Jesus is depicted as a healer and teacher. The song emphasizes Jesus' role as a redeemer, washing away the sins of those who come to him for salvation. It encourages listeners to surrender themselves to Jesus, to allow him to take control of their lives and souls, and to prepare themselves for judgment day.
Overall, "Let's All Go Down to the River" is a celebration of faith and reverence for Jesus Christ. It invites listeners to contemplate the power of religious devotion and to immerse themselves in the spiritual realm.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's all go down to the river
Let's gather ourselves and go to the river.
There's a man who's walking on the water
There is a man named Jesus who is capable of walking on water.
Come along with me
Join me on this journey.
I want to see this man walking on the water
I desire to witness Jesus walking on water.
Well, he can raise the dead from the grave, change the water and turn it into wine
Jesus possesses the ability to resurrect the dead, transform water into wine.
And he can make the lame walk; he can make the dumb talk
Jesus has the power to heal the lame and grant speech to the mute.
And open up the eyes of the blind
Jesus has the capacity to restore sight to the visually impaired.
Oh, let's all go down
We should all proceed to go downstairs.
Jesus is the man at the river, and he's washing people's sins away
At the river, Jesus cleanses people's sins.
He can save the soul if you give him control, be ready for that judgment day
Jesus has the capability to save an individual's soul if they relinquish control and prepare themselves for the day of judgment.
Let's all go down...
It is time to go downstairs.
Oh, let's all go down...
We should all proceed to go downstairs.
Oh, let's all go down...
It is necessary for all of us to go downstairs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EARL MONTGOMERY, SUE RICHARDS
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