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Peace Like A River

By Andrew Ripp

2,043 views Jun 27, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Andrew Ripp's song 'Peace Like a River' is a tender expression of gratitude to a spouse who brings deep, calming peace into the singer's life. The lyrics weave personal memories—growing up in a small town, a sailor named Daniel, summers in Missoula—with a refrain that compares this peace to a flowing river. The singer acknowledges being brought to his knees in thankfulness, feeling a sweet release and rest for his soul. While the song has spiritual overtones, it is primarily a love song celebrating the peace found in a committed relationship.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

You were raised in a small town

You killed time on the square

Held on to your vision

Giving more love than I can bare


And I need you need to know right now

You give me Peace like a river


Daniel is a sailor

He gave you truth so divine

He said "I'm givin you my angel, son" so I took you for my wife


And I need you to know right now

You give me Peace like a river


Peace like a river

Running free

Peace like a river

I been down on my knees

Oh lord I feel a sweet release

What you are and what you give to me

You fill my heart and lay my soul to sleep

You give me peace like a river


You took the summers to Missoula

With your sister by your side

Never knew a day without her

Till I came and walked in to your life


Peace like a river

Running free

Peace like a river

I been down on my knees

Oh lord I feel a sweet release

What you are and what you give to me

You fill my heart and lay my soul to sleep

You give me peace like a river

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