River of Joy
Morris Chapman Lyrics


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There is a river joy
That flows through the city of God
This river keeps ride on flowing forevermore
There is a river of joy
That flows through the city of God
Be still and know
That I am the Lord (repeat)
Although the mountains may crumble
(there is a river a joy)
You've heard the war cannons rumbel
(there is a river a joy)
You've seen mighyt men stumble
But I give grace to those who are humble
Be still for I am the Lord
There is a river joy
That flows through the city of God
This river keeps on flowing forevermore
There is a river of joy
That flows through the city of God
Be still and know
That I am the Lord
Dangers all around us
(there is a river a joy)
Darkness may surround us
(there is a river a joy)
Sometimes the trial may confound us




But his grace abounds in us
Be stiil for I am the Lord

Overall Meaning

The song "River of Joy" by Morris Chapman speaks of the river of joy that flows through the city of God. The river symbolizes the presence of God that gives joy to everyone who comes close to Him. The song urges listeners to be still, let go of all worries, and trust in the Lord. This is because the river of joy keeps flowing forevermore, and nothing can stop it.


The lyrics also acknowledge that life can be challenging, with mountains crumbling, war cannons rumbling, and mighty men stumbling. However, those who remain humble receive grace from God. The river of joy is a source of comfort and hope that carries believers through the dangers and darkness that surround them. As the song suggests, His grace abounds despite the trials and difficulties that come along.


Overall, Morris Chapman's "River of Joy" celebrates the sustaining presence of God, who is always with us and gives us joy despite life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

There is a river joy
There is a source of happiness


That flows through the city of God
That exists within the religious community


This river keeps ride on flowing forevermore
This joy is everlasting


Be still and know
Take a moment to reflect


That I am the Lord
That a higher power exists


Although the mountains may crumble
Despite challenges


(there is a river a joy)
(there is a source of happiness)


You've heard the war cannons rumbel
You've experienced violence


(there is a river a joy)
(there is a source of happiness)


You've seen mighyt men stumble
You've witnessed the fall of the powerful


But I give grace to those who are humble
But the humble will be rewarded


Dangers all around us
Threats exist


(there is a river a joy)
(there is a source of happiness)


Darkness may surround us
Difficult times will come


(there is a river a joy)
(there is a source of happiness)


Sometimes the trial may confound us
Trials can be confusing


But his grace abounds in us
But there is endless grace available to us


Be stiil for I am the Lord
Take a moment to reflect, for a higher power exists




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