I have been a prisoner
Humbled by the cross
On my knees I seek forgiveness
For what I’ve done and what I’ve lost
And so I come for mercy
To lift your name on high
For you have paid the price of freedom
Through your perfect sacrifice.
So take me to the river, let the cleansing waters flow
Take me to the river, break the chains that anchor me so
Take me to the river, take me home
I have felt the spirit
Touch me as I prayed
Save my soul from selfishness
And fill the promise I have made
And now I surrender
For this life I will atone
Hold me in your warm embrace
And lead me safely home
So take me to the river, let the cleansing waters flow
Take me to the river, break the chains that anchor me so
Take me home, take me to the river, take me home
About the Song
Al is a hydrologist by profession and was likely to write a water song eventually! This one is a true confession, where forgiveness will come to those who go down to the river. An old time baptism. The style is like if Neil Young wrote praise music! Al’s wife still can’t believe he wrote this song.