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In The River
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
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Travis Cottrell's 'In the River' is a vibrant worship song celebrating spiritual renewal and the life-giving presence of God. The lyrics use the imagery of a river, fountain, and ocean to convey God's goodness, healing, and overwhelming love that washes away fear and sorrow. The song speaks of a stirring from within, a divine current that brings joy and freedom, breaking prison doors and setting captives free. It emphasizes coming alive in God's presence, dancing with joy, and experiencing a wellspring of life. The overall message is one of hope, revival, and the transformative power of God's Spirit.
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There is a river where goodness flows
There is a fountain that drowns sorrows
There is an ocean deeper than fear
The tide is rising, rising
There is a current stirring deep inside
It's overflowing from the heart of God
The flood of heaven crashing over us
The tide is rising, rising
Bursting, bursting
Up from the ground, we feel it now
Bursting, bursting
Up from the ground, we feel it now
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
There is a current stirring deep inside
It's overflowing from the heart of God
The flood of heaven crashing over us
The tide is rising, rising
Bursting, bursting
Up from the ground, we feel it now
Bursting, bursting
Up from the ground, we feel it now!
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
Break open prison doors
Set all the captives free
Spring up a well, spring up a well
Spring up a well in me
Nothing can stop this joy
We're dancing in the streets
Spring up a well, spring up a well
Spring a well in me!
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river
We come alive in the river