Lyrics
The anointing is flowing so freely this day
And the power thereof
Is an awesome display
So submit to the Spirit
And come to the water
For deliverance restoration
Fresh touch from the Father
There is a river there is a river
There is a river flowing from Heaven
All who hunger and thirst
For the Spirit of God
He'll abundantly give you
The answers you've sought
He will truly supply each one of your needs
So come to the river Living Water is free
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Meaning & Inspiration
There Is a River presents God’s Spirit as a freely given source of renewal, deliverance, and restoration. Its central image of a river flowing from heaven connects the song's prayerful language with the Biblical images of living water. Hunger and thirst become signs of spiritual need, while the invitation to come to the water emphasizes grace rather than self-sufficiency.
The song also links the Spirit’s work with God’s fatherly care. Its promises of supply and answered needs are best heard as expressions of trust in God's generosity. The repeated river refrain gives the piece a clear worship focus: God’s presence is not distant or scarce, but open to those who seek divine help. The language of freely given water further presents spiritual renewal as a gift rather than a reward.
Related Scripture
- John 7:37-39 Jesus describes living water as the Spirit given to those who thirst.
- Revelation 22:1 The vision shows the river of the water of life flowing from God’s throne.