The River Is Here
Keith Lancaster & the Acappella Company Lyrics

Down the mountain, the river flows
As the river descends from the mountain, it carries with it the promise of refreshment to all those in its path.

And it brings refreshing wherever it goes
The river is not only refreshing but wherever it flows, it also gives refreshment to people, animals and vegetation.

All through the valleys and over the fields
The river has the power to traverse over any type of terrain no matter its physical characteristics, shape or size.

The river is rushing, and the river is here
The river is always moving, rushing and bringing fresh life in the present moment, ready to heal and encourage those who come to it.

The river of God sets our feet to dancing
The river of God inspires us to dance and rejoice, lifting our spirits and connecting us to the divine.

The river of God fills our hearts with cheer
The river of God brings joy, gladness and happiness filling the deepest places of our hearts.

The river of God fills our mouths with laughter
The river of God helps us to release joy and laughter, it helps us to laugh at the past, the present and even the future without fear.

And we rejoice, for the river is here
We express our joy and gratitude for the presence of the river in our lives, it has healed and revived us.

The river of God is teeming with life
The river of God is full of activity, vitality and growth, it is a source of life that brings hope and restoration to all who come to it.

And all who touch it can be revived
When people experience the river, they can be brought back to life, fed and refreshed physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally.

And all who linger on this river's shore
Those who stay by the river are given the chance to experience the abundance that it brings, to rest and be energized by its beauty and peace.

Will come back thirsting for more of the Lord
When people encounter the river of God, they will be drawn even closer to the divine and will desire more of the divine presence in their lives.

Up to the mountain we love to go
People love to seek spiritual experiences, often looking to mountaintops as the location where they can have a more profound encounter with the divine.

To find the presence of the Lord
Seekers go up the mountain looking for the presence of the divine, experiencing divine peace and fulfillment once they find it.

Along the banks of the river we run
Coming to the river of God often results in an increase in energy; people run, jump and play along its banks, enjoying the life it brings.

We dance with laughter, giving praise to the Son
In the presence of the river of God, people can dance and praise, sharing in the divine joy and experiencing an intense and delightful connection to the divine.

And we rejoice, for the river is here
Once again, we express our gratitude and happiness for the present moment and the presence of the river of God, it is a source of hope, healing and joy always.

And we rejoice, for the river is here
The song concludes reminding us that we can always access and be refreshed by the river of God, even after it seems to have gone elsewhere.

And we rejoice for, the river is here
This line repeats, reinforcing the theme that the presence of the river of God always brings joy and hope to our lives.