Meredith grew up in Wilson, NC, where she started singing when she was six years old. Though she was born as an only child, her parents served as foster parents to many children while she was growing up, three of whom later were adopted by her parents. She has wonderful talent.
The River
Meredith Andrews Lyrics
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So He came and was broken for the marker,
For the shamed
Still our eyes are blinded by the culture,
By the lies
We can't see that were filthy, we're fallen
And so dry
Can you hear Him say
He invites us
Hear Him call your name
Welcome to the river
Come drink come away come find your very life
Welcome to the river of God
Where your brokenness is washed away
Everywhere is the sorrow
And the pain of empty living
You can see it, look in their eyes
All the hopelessness of the world
But look closer He is right there
In the midst of every fear
Living water is the offer
Restoration is the call
And He invites us
Can you hear Him say
He invites us
Hear Him call your name
Welcome to the river
Come drink come away come find your very life
Welcome to the river of god
Where your brokenness is washed away
Welcome to the river
Come drink come away come find your very life
Welcome to the river of God
Where your brokenness is washed away
Find your healing
Find your freedom
In the river of God
Find your healing
Find your freedom
In the river of God
Your healing here
Your freedom here
In the river of God
Your healing here
Your freedom here
In the river of God
Welcome to the river
Come drink come away come find your very life
Welcome to the river of God
Where your brokenness is washed away
Washed away
Everyone is broken and in need of a savior
The song "The River" by Meredith Andrews speaks of human brokenness and the need for a savior. Andrews acknowledges that every person is broken and in need of saving. She then reminds her listeners that Christ was broken on the cross for them. He took the place of each person’s shame and offered restoration. Despite this amazing sacrifice, we often still find ourselves blinded by the culture and drawn into the lies that tell us we are unworthy. Yet, Christ is still with us, calling our names, inviting us to the river where our brokenness will be washed away. The river symbolizes the living water and restoration that Christ offers to all who come to Him.
As Andrews continues to sing about this river, she highlights the ever-present sorrow and emptiness of the world, but reminds listeners that Christ is still with them. He is in the midst of all their fears and anxiety. He offers healing and freedom through the river of God. Andrews encourages people to embrace this invitation to the river and to come find their very life.
In essence, "The River" is a song of hope and liberation. It is a song about the transformative power of Christ to take a broken life and make it whole again, to cleanse away the stain of sin and give new life.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone is broken and in need of a savior
All human beings are flawed and require a savior to redeem them from their imperfections.
So He came and was broken for the marker, For the shamed
Jesus came to earth and was sacrificed for the sake of those who have sinned and feel ashamed of their wrongdoings.
Still our eyes are blinded by the culture, By the lies
Despite the truth of our sinful nature, society blinds us with false information and corrupts our view of reality.
We can't see that were filthy, we're fallen And so dry
We are unable to see the extent of our iniquity and how it has caused us to become dry and lifeless inside.
But He invites us Can you hear Him say He invites us Hear Him call your name
Jesus extends an invitation to all people to accept His love and salvation, and He calls out to us individually to accept His offer.
Everywhere is the sorrow And the pain of empty living You can see it, look in their eyes All the hopelessness of the world
We can observe the suffering and hopelessness of the world in the eyes of those trapped in the emptiness of a worldly existence.
But look closer He is right there In the midst of every fear
Despite the feeling of being alone and afraid, God is always present and watches over us.
Living water is the offer Restoration is the call And He invites us Can you hear Him say He invites us Hear Him call your name
God offers living water for us to be reborn and restored to the life we were meant to live, and He calls to us to accept His offer of salvation and grace.
Find your healing Find your freedom In the river of God
The river of God provides us with the opportunity to find the healing and freedom we need from our brokenness and sin.
Welcome to the river Come drink come away come find your very life Welcome to the river of God Where your brokenness is washed away
We are welcomed to the river of God where we can be refreshed and find our true purpose, as our brokenness is washed away.
Your healing here Your freedom here In the river of God
The river of God is where we can find the healing and freedom we need to be made whole again.
Washed away
All of our imperfections and brokenness can be washed away in the river of God, leaving us renewed and restored.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MEREDITH ANDREWS, MEREDITH FRANCES ANDREWS
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Diana S.
This song is so inspiring and it reminds us that God is with us!
michael essilfie
I'm not gonna lie, this song is by far the most inspirational song I've ever heard
catlover111able
!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa J
love this song.. My mom got me this CD and I have been listening to it non stop now..
Erica Scruggs
I//m gonna sing this song for church in a couple of week! Love it!
Liz Lawson-Sullivan
Love her music! The piano is amazing with her beautiful voice! Great song writer....way to go Meredith <3
Jesse Reyna
Pretty song and voice. Love my Lord deeply. Thank you Lord for saving me by your amazing love and grace. Amen.
school work
This is a beautiful song! Praise God! :)
freckledklutz
this is a gorgeous song why I haven't heard it till now is beyond me <3 it!
marisaelizabeth uhlmann
amo esta canción, es de mucha bendición para mi vida!