For some people it seems confusing, but there is actually a difference between Hillsong Music Australia, Hillsong, Hillsong Live, Hillsong Chapel, Hillsong United. Some of these early albums when reissued are also tagged by the recordcompany as "Hillsong Music Australia ft. Darlene Zschech" or "Various Artists". Maybe it is up to the listener how to tag this, although scrobbling from itunes also gives various results.
Hillsong's music has become well-known internationally amongst Christian groups. Songs such as "Power of Your Love" by Geoff Bullock and "Shout to the Lord" by Darlene Zschech have become popular and are sung throughout churches world-wide. Hillsong have released over 40 albums since 1992, many of them achieving gold status in Australia. Although the music is not well known amongst the mainstream, their 2004 live praise and worship album For All You've Done reached #1 in the mainstream Australian album charts (ARIA) when many copies were sold during Hillsong's annual conference.
Hillsong is one of the strongest influential factors on Christian pop culture and Christian pop music. Hillsong United, in particular influences Christian youth of today. Marty Sampson, Joel Houston and Jonathon Douglass are considered the Brad Pitt of Christian pop culture, with their always-changing hair styles featured on the annual Hillsong United album DVD.
River
Hillsong Music Australia Lyrics
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Lord as I lose myself in You
The song in my heart will be
Your alone
My treasure is in the Cross
Jesus I love to meet You There
I hunger and thirst for You
Now flood my soul
Chorus
River of Love
River of Healing
Holly Spirit flow
River of Grace
River of Mercy flow
River of Peace
River of Promise
Holy Spirit flow
River of Joy
River of Blessing flow
The lyrics of the song "River" by Hillsong Music Australia express devotion and surrender to God. The first part of the verse says, "I lift my eyes to Your throne, Lord, as I lose myself in You." This shows the songwriter's desire to focus on God and forget about their own needs and problems. They believe that by doing this, the song that comes from their heart will be for God alone. The songwriter recognizes that their true treasure is found in the cross of Jesus, and they love to meet him there. They hunger and thirst for God's presence and ask for their soul to be flooded with it.
The chorus of the song describes the different types of "river" that the Holy Spirit can bring into someone's life. It speaks of a river of love, healing, grace, mercy, peace, promise, joy, and blessing. These are all things that the songwriter desires for themselves and for others who listen to the song. They believe that the Holy Spirit is the source of these things and that by asking for the river to flow, they can experience them.
Overall, the lyrics describe a deep longing for God's presence, as well as a belief in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring life to a person's soul.
Line by Line Meaning
I lift my eyes to Your throne
I direct my attention towards You, God, in reverence and awe
Lord as I lose myself in You
As I surrender and submit to Your will and presence, Father
The song in my heart will be Your alone
My heart sings praises solely for You, God, and all Your glory
My treasure is in the Cross
The ultimate sacrifice You made for me, Jesus, is my greatest possession
Jesus I love to meet You There
I eagerly anticipate our encounters, where Your love fills my soul and renews my spirit
I hunger and thirst for You
My desire and longing for You, God, is insatiable and consuming
Now flood my soul
Please immerse and saturate me with Your love and presence, Holy Spirit
River of Love
A stream of never-ending love, abundant and overflowing
River of Healing
A flow of restoration, renewing and healing every broken part of me
Holy Spirit flow
May Your presence and power move within me, constantly and without restraint
River of Grace
A never-ending gift of unmerited favor and acceptance
River of Mercy flow
A current of compassion and forgiveness, washing over and cleansing me completely
River of Peace
A peaceful and tranquil stream, bringing calm and stillness to my heart
River of Promise
A stream of hope and faithfulness, reminding me of Your eternal promises and blessings
River of Joy
A current of pure joy, bubbling up from within and overflowing into every aspect of my life
River of Blessing flow
A flow of abundance and provision, pouring out blessings over my life and those around me
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
charzz123
Oh my how this always brings back memories of my church worship in the early days 🙌 I LOVE AND HONOR YOU MY LORD always and forever 🙏❤
charzz123
Holy spirit flow 🙏🏽
Vanity Series
Beautiful
Tapfuma Mujaji
Wonderful song
Michael Hoffney
Mirriam Webster is such an anointed singer
Pamela Baldevieso
Very anoited song