Rivers
Matt Brouwer Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

To him who reigns upon the earth
Who set the mountains in their place
To him who causes the earth to tremble
Who set the sun ablaze

Be glory forever and ever
You are holy, creator and king
And though the fire surrounds me
The river flows

To him who is our refuge and strength
He holds the wounded heart of sorrow
And rivers of mercy, floods of joy
Overflowing from the fountain of the Lord





Glory to God, glory to God
Glory to God, forever!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Brouwer's song "Rivers" offer a glimpse of the singer's faith and reverence for God. The first verse speaks of God's power and majesty as the creator of the universe. Brouwer acknowledges God as the one who set the mountains in their place, causes the earth to tremble, and set the sun ablaze. Despite the fiery trials that may surround him, Brouwer finds comfort in the river that flows, which may symbolize God's everlasting presence and grace.


In the second verse, Brouwer highlights the comforting and healing qualities of God. He describes God as a refuge and strength who holds the wounded heart of sorrow. Brouwer believes that from God's fountain flows rivers of mercy and floods of joy, which offer comfort and hope to those who believe. The chorus is a declaration of Brouwer's praise and adoration for God, as he proclaims "Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God, forever!"


Overall, the song "Rivers" is a testament to Brouwer's faith in God, and his belief in God's power to heal and comfort those who seek refuge in Him.


Line by Line Meaning

To him who reigns upon the earth
Addressing the Supreme power that rules the world


Who set the mountains in their place
Attributing the grandeur of mountains to the same Supreme power who created them


To him who causes the earth to tremble
Revering the creator who has power over natural calamities


Who set the sun ablaze
Acknowledging the mightiness of the creator who created the source of light and warmth


Be glory forever and ever
Wishing eternal praise to the Almighty


You are holy, creator, and king
Esteeming the purity and authority of God as a creator and ruler


And though the fire surrounds me, the river flows
Even in adverse situations, the singer finds solace that the river flows, a symbol of continuity and hope


To him who is our refuge and strength
Identifying God as the protector and source of strength


He holds the wounded heart of sorrow
Believing that God heals the emotional pain and grief of the distressed people


And rivers of mercy, floods of joy
Again acknowledging the abundance of hope and happiness that flows from the almighty


Overflowing from the fountain of the Lord
Reflecting the origin point of these emotions from the almighty


Glory to God, glory to God
A reiterated exclamation of praise and worship


Glory to God, forever!
A final expression of unending gratification towards the Supreme power




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATT BROUWER, TIM MILNER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found