Based in… Read Full Bio ↴Robin Mark is a Christian worship leader and gifted songwriter.
Based in Northern Ireland, a strong Celtic flavour is evident in Robin's work. At a small worship conference in 1995, Robin unleashed on an unsuspecting audience of 50 a song that was to change his life: Days of Elijah.
Take Us To The River
Robin Mark Lyrics
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Take us there in unity
To sing a song of Your salvation
To win this generation for our King
A song of Your forgiveness
For it is with grace
That river flows
Take us to the river
Take us to the throne room
And give us ears
To hear the cry of Heaven
For that cry is mercy
Mercy to the fallen sons of men
Mercy it has triumphed
Triumphed over judgement
By Your blood
Take us to the throne room
In the city of our God
The Spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon us
This is the year of the Lord
The Spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon us
This is the year of the Lord
Take us to the mountain
Lift us in the shadow of Your hand
Is this Your mighty angel
Who stands astride the ocean and the land
In His hand Your mercy showers
O'er a dry and barren place
Take us to the mountain
In the city of our God
For the Spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon us
This is the year of the Lord
For the Spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon us
This is the year of the Lord
Take us to the river
In the city of our God
In "Take Us to the River," Robin Mark takes listeners on a spiritual journey through three different locations: a river, a throne room, and a mountain. Each location symbolizes an aspect of God's salvation and mercy. The opening lines express a desire for unity amongst believers and a hope that together, they can sing a song of salvation to win the hearts of others for the Kingdom of God. The river symbolizes the cleansing power of God's forgiveness and grace. By going to the river, the singers hope to be washed clean of their sins and return to the city of God with renewed strength.
The second verse switches to the throne room, where the singers ask to be given ears to hear Heaven's cries for mercy. There is a recognition that all of humanity is fallen and in need of God's grace. However, that mercy has triumphed over judgment through the blood of Christ. By experiencing the power of mercy in the throne room, the singers hope to bring that same message of salvation back to the city of God.
The final location is the mountain, where the singers are lifted up in the shadow of God's hand. They see an image of God's mighty angel, who symbolizes the unrelenting love and mercy that God showers upon a dry and barren place. The chorus acknowledges that the spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon them, signifying that the time is now for God's mercy and salvation to be made known throughout the world.
The song is a powerful call to action for believers to unite and share the message of God's mercy with the rest of the world. Its powerful use of imagery allows listeners to visualize the spiritual journey that the singers go on and to connect with the deeper message of God's unwavering love and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Take us to the river
Lead us to the place of baptism, to symbolize our commitment to God
Take us there in unity
Guide us together as one, in a common purpose
To sing a song of Your salvation
Praise Your name and proclaim Your power to rescue and forgive
To win this generation for our King
Persuade the young people of today to serve You, oh Lord
A song of Your forgiveness
Lyrics thanking God for His merciful acts in disregard of our sins
For it is with grace
Mercy is the product of Your kindness, oh Lord
That river flows
The love of God brings life to all around Him
Take us to the river
Lead us to the place of baptism, to symbolize our commitment to God
In the city of our God
In Your holy city where we hope to be welcomed after death
Take us to the throne room
Bring us closer to Your divine presence
And give us ears
Help us to listen to You, Lord
To hear the cry of Heaven
Embrace the salvation message that is reached up to us from heaven by God's wish
For that cry is mercy
That call and wish comes with gracious intentions to save humanity
Mercy to the fallen sons of men
God's forgiveness of people who committed sin but wish to be good again
Mercy it has triumphed
God's mercy has won over judgment and punishment
Triumphed over judgement
God has shown mercy over judgment and law
By Your blood
Your blood that was shed on the cross has allowed all of us to be forgiven
Take us to the throne room
Bring us closer to Your divine presence
In the city of our God
In Your holy city where we hope to be welcomed after death
The Spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon us
You, Lord, have empowered our spirits for Your divine purpose
This is the year of the Lord
This is the time when God's plan will unfold, and we will see what He intended
Take us to the mountain
Bring us closer to Your divine presence on the peak of high earthy terrain like mountain
Lift us in the shadow of Your hand
Protect us using Your divine grace and power
Is this Your mighty angel
Is this an angel from You, Lord
Who stands astride the ocean and the land
A reference to one of Your angels serving or protecting humanity
In His hand Your mercy showers
Your gracious gifts are extended to us through Your angels who help us
O'er a dry and barren place
In areas where there is spiritual thirst and droughts, Your mercy flows like a river from this angel
Take us to the mountain
Bring us closer to Your divine presence on the peak of high earthy terrain like mountain
In the city of our God
In Your holy city where we hope to be welcomed after death
For the Spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon us
You, Lord, have empowered our spirits for Your divine purpose
This is the year of the Lord
This is the time when God's plan will unfold, and we will see what He intended
Take us to the river
Lead us to the place of baptism, to symbolize our commitment to God
In the city of our God
In Your holy city where we hope to be welcomed after death
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Esther-im2yi
Very anointed song ❤🙏🙏
@ArchieLea-ft7dr
To everyone Says IAM that Iam Amen and amen Focus on Jesus the author and finisher of your faith
@MsFiona24
Praise God!
@KatherineLawson-qm1lm
Amen I love this song
@adeolaadefowora155
Me too!
Very much!!
@marytaylor475
Amen Praise you Lord
@Miriam-vf7er
I really felt the anointing listen to this song. It really touched me. I will declare that in my life. God bless you.
@annapernica8180
Glory to Our God of Salvation,Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah.....❤🙏.
@josefinadorsey3973
Thank you so much for sharing this Glorious worship we need for forgiveness AMEN.👏🙏👏💞
@celinepinter
I cried while singing this yesterday. Prayers for PEACE in this world. AMEN