ON THE SHORES OF OUR DOUBT
On the sands of our pain
We found a river of grace
And it flows with Your hope
We come to the stream
Wash us in the river again
From the darkest place, the deepest pain
Where the tears fall down like rain
We will call to You
Your kingdom come
Your will be done again
When we can’t find You or see Your face
When we’ve used up all our faith
Will you rescue us from ourselves
And carry us to grace
You are the One who understands
You lived down here, became a man
So we could hope again
Now take us to the river wide
And from the ashes we will rise
Our brokenness undone
How can it be we found such love?
How can it be we found such love?
How can it be we found such love?
Won’t you come down to the river?
O come down and bring your pain…
Won’t you come to the river?
O come down and find grace…
Come to the river, come down and find grace…
Come to the river, come on down…
Song Meaning
A song seeking cleansing in a wide river of grace.
Biblical Message
Read 1 John 1:7 alongside the lyric. The river is poetic imagery for cleansing through God’s grace.
Reflection
Which word or image in the song speaks to your situation? Read 1 John 1:7, then consider one response you can carry into the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “River Wide” about?
A song seeking cleansing in a wide river of grace.
Which Bible passage connects with the song?
1 John 1:7 is a starting point for reading alongside the lyric.