I recently posted on the word "river," in the Bible. In this post, I'll remind readers that the word, "river," or a word related to rivers occurs in songs used in worship and praise. The theology of some of these songs may be questioned, but they have had, and will have, their uses.
When they ring the golden bells begins with "There's a land beyond the river ...," and has, as part of the chorus, "In that far off sweet forever, Just beyond the shining river, When they ring the golden bells for you and me."
"On Jordan's stormy banks I stand," written by Samuel Stennett.
Oh, now I see the Cleansing Wave," which has "The cleansing stream I see, I see" as part of the chorus.
"Down by the River to pray" is much newer than the songs mentioned above. So is "Because He Lives," which includes the phrase, "I'll cross that river ..."
Thanks for reading. Sing, if you are so inclined.
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