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The River Is Rising
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's song 'The River Is Rising' is an energetic worship anthem about the Holy Spirit's powerful movement in a believer's life. The lyrics describe an overwhelming sense of God's presence, likened to a rising river that cannot be contained. This spiritual awakening leads to joyful expressions of praise—dancing, singing, and shouting hallelujah. The song encourages believers to share this experience openly, taking their praise to the streets. It captures the excitement and vitality of faith, celebrating the transformative work of God that brings spiritual renewal and boldness.
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I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive
I'm gonna dance and sing and move my feet
'Cause the river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
Got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, the river is rising
I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive
I'm gonna dance and sing and move my feet
'Cause the river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
I got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, gonna dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, the river is rising
The river is rising, oh, oh
I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive
I'm gonna dance, sing and move my feet
The river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
Got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah