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