Hillsong Worship - Open Heaven (River Wild) Lyrics
Lyrics
Signs and wonders from above
When You pour out Your Spirit
On the old and the young
In the power of Your presence
Holy Spirit rain
Falling like a flood
Break upon my praise
As I sing of Your love
Holy Spirit fire
Burn within my soul
As I call on Your Name
As I call on Your Name
(Jesus)
Dreams and visions of the Son
As we stand in Your presence
Revelations of Your love
As I look to the heavens
Holy Spirit rain
Falling like a flood
Break upon my praise
As I sing of Your love
Holy Spirit fire
Burn within my soul
As I call on Your Name
As I call on Your Name
As I call on Your Name
As I call on Your Name, Jesus (Jesus)
Oh Holy Spirit, burn like a fire
All consuming, consume me
Here in Your presence, Lord I surrender
To Your glory, for Your glory
Oh Holy Spirit, burn like a fire
All consuming, consume me
Here in Your presence, Lord I surrender
To Your glory, for Your glory
Living water
River wild in me
Immerse me in Your mercy
Open heaven
Crashing over me
Restore me in Your glory
Oh Holy Spirit
Burn like a fire
All consuming, consume me
Here in Your presence
Lord I surrender to Your glory
For Your glory
Oh Jesus
Come on can we call upon the name Jesus tonight
All over the world, Hallelujah
Oh Jesus
Come on and spread your love, oh Jesus, oh Holy Spirit
Oh Holy Spirit, burn like a fire
All consuming, consume me
Here in Your presence, Lord I surrender
To Your glory, for Your glory
Holy Spirit, rain, falling like a flood
Break upon my praise as I sing of Your love
Holy Spirit, fire, burn within my soul
As I call on Your Name
As I call on Your Name
As I call on Your Name, Jesus
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Open Heaven (River Wild) Lyric Video - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship's "Open Heaven (River Wild)," released in 2015 as part of the album of the same name, stands as a powerful anthem of expectant faith and divine encounter. The song’s genesis is rooted in a deep longing for God’s presence to radically transform lives and communities, mirroring the prophetic imagery found throughout Scripture. The central theme revolves around the concept of an open heaven, a powerful metaphor for unhindered access to God and the outpouring of His Spirit. This resonates deeply with biblical narratives, such as the vision of Jacob at Bethel where he saw a ladder connecting earth and heaven, and the voice of God speaking to him (Genesis 28:10-17). The song further evokes the experience of Jesus at His baptism, where the heavens were opened, the Holy Spirit descended like a dove, and a voice declared Him the Son of God (Matthew 3:16-17). The "River Wild" element speaks to the untamable, life-giving nature of God’s Spirit, much like the rivers described in Ezekiel’s vision that flowed from the temple, bringing life and healing wherever they went (Ezekiel 47:1-12). This imagery is echoed in Jesus’ promise to believers that rivers of living water would flow from within them, signifying the indwelling Holy Spirit (John 7:38). The message is one of unwavering belief in God's ability and willingness to break through the ordinary and manifest His glory in tangible ways, inviting listeners to position themselves in anticipation of His work. It encourages a posture of surrender, recognizing that when our hearts are open, God’s power can flow freely, reshaping us and impacting the world around us. The song's fervent plea for divine intervention is a testament to the understanding that true transformation comes not from human effort alone, but from the sovereign grace and power of God actively at work.