Take me down to the river Lord
Wash my sins away
Take me down to the river Lord
Wash my sins away
Take me down to the river Lord
Wash my sins away
Take me down to the river Lord
Wash my sins away
I want to die in You rise in You
Glorify Your Name (3X)
To Your glory
To Your glory
To Your glory
Take me in to the garden Lord
Hold me in Your arms (4X)
I want to love on You love in You
Glorify Your Name (3X)
To Your glory to Your glory
To Your glory
Take me in to the battle room
Fit me for the fight (4X)
I want to march in You stand in You
Glorify Your Name (3X)
To Your glory to Your glory
To Your glory
Help us build up a city Lord
A city without walls (4X)
So that Your love will flow the world will know
And glorify Your Name (3X)
To Your glory to Your glory
To Your glory
Song Meaning
This song uses river and washing imagery as a prayer for cleansing from sin and new life.
Biblical Message
Acts 22:16 and Titus 3:5 provide the clearest biblical foundation.
Reflection
God’s cleansing gives a clean beginning and a changed life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Take Me Down To The River”?
This song uses river and washing imagery as a prayer for cleansing from sin and new life.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Acts 22:16 and Titus 3:5 provide the clearest biblical foundation.
When can this song be used in worship?
It suits baptism and repentance.