The world keeps getting darker, so many lose their way
But I found peace in a faithful friend, he goes by the name Yahweh
When the devil comes a prowling, trying to drag me down
The Lord, he calls me forward still to higher solid ground

Take me down to the river, wash me clean again
Let the water break these chains I wear, and heal this heart within
Take me down to the river, set my soul free
I claim the gift of mercy my Savior gave to me

When the lion comes for your family, brother make your stand
The power of God is in your chest and fire's in your hand
Repent and turn from darkness, don't fall for Satan's lies
For glory waits for every soul that looks in the Father's eyes

Take me down to the river, wash me clean again
Let the water break these chains I wear, and heal this heart within
Take me down to the river, set my soul free
I claim the gift of mercy my Savior gave to me

Oh, the blood runs stronger than the flood, and the grave can't hold me down
I've been saved by amazing grace, and I'll wear my Father's crown
Take me down to the river, with my bride by my side
A gift from God, my better half, my partner and my pride

Take me down to the river, to my final rest
Where peace is more than just a word, and I lean on Jesus' chest
Take me down to the river, take me down to the stream
Where salvation flows like water clear, and the saints all sing with me

Take me down to the river, where I'll always be
Living in the promise my Savior gave to me