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Stay In The River
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Sep 2, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Kristene DiMarco's song uses the imagery of a river to describe God's transforming kindness and love. The lyrics speak of a heart hardened like stone being softened by the water of God's presence. The singer surrenders to this process, expressing trust and confidence in God's friendship. The repeated invitation to stay in the river emphasizes a desire for ongoing change and renewal. The song conveys themes of surrender, trust, and the gentle, persistent work of God in a believer's life.
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My heart's been a stone
All my edges sharp as broken bones
But I've been baptized and this river wants my life
And oh my soul, stay in the river
Stay under the water
Let it run over you
And soften the whole way through
He is the river and His kindness is the water
Let it run over you
Lord I surrender
To however long I'm under
The longer that I'm here, the less I wonder
How much You love me
And oh my soul, stay in the river
Stay under the water
Let it run over you
And soften the whole way through
He is the river and His kindness is the water
Let it run over you
Let it change you
Here I am, have Your way
I am not afraid
I'm confident it's Your friendship
That does things this way
Here I am, have Your way
I am not afraid
I'm confident it's Your friendship
That does things this way
Here I am, have Your way
I am not afraid
I'm confident it's Your friendship
That does things this way
Here I am, have Your way
I am not afraid
I'm confident it's Your friendship
That does things this way
And oh my soul, stay in the river
Stay under the water
Let it run over you
And soften the whole way through
He is the river and His kindness is the water
Let it run over you
Let it change you the whole way through