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[Verse 1]
EThere is a river, whose streams make Aglad.E  
EWaters roBaring. The Lord Amost hiEgh
EIt’s a torrent, a spring of joy.A  E  
EWaters fBlowing, rejoAice and sing:E  
[Chorus]
AOh blessed River, oh LEord of life.B  E  
C#mResting in Your presence, the Lord Ais on our sideE  
AOh blessed River, oh LEord of life.B  E  
C#mBe still my soul, for AHe is neEar.
C#mOh be still my soul, Aour God iEs here.
 [Verse 2]
EThere is hope in the desert. There is hope in Aour hearts.E  
EWe wait upon our Lord, oBur strength will rAise.E  
ECome trials and tribulations. Whom shall I fear?A  E  
EThe Lord is my rBefreshing, saAlvation is herEe.
[Chorus]
AOh blessed River, oh LEord of life.B  E  
C#mResting in Your presence, the Lord Ais on our sideE  
AOh blessed River, oh LEord of life.B  E  
C#mBe still my soul, for AHe is neEar.
C#mOh be still my soul, Aour God iEs here.
[Bridge]
F#mWater   G#mof          ALife,   SaviEour of souls
Jesus sustBains us,   life evermoF#mre
Jesus sustBains us,   life evermoF#mre
Jesus sustBains us,   life evermoF#mre
Jesus sustBains us,   life evermoF#mre
[Chorus]
AOh blessed River, oh LEord of life.B  E  
C#mResting in Your presence, the Lord Ais on our sideE  
AOh blessed River, oh LEord of life.B  E  
C#mBe still my soul, for AHe is neEar.
C#mOh be still my soul, Aour God iEs here.
[Chorus]
AOh blessed River, oh LEord of life.B  E  
C#mResting in Your presence, the Lord Ais on our sideE  
AOh blessed River, oh LEord of life.B  E  
C#mBe still my soul, for AHe is neEar.
C#mOh be still my soul, Aour God iEs here.

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There Is A River

by Tertius Van Rooyen

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

G#m

[Verse 1]

E A E

There is a river, whose streams make glad.

E B A E

Waters roaring. The Lord most high

E A E

It’s a torrent, a spring of joy.

E B A E

Waters flowing, rejoice and sing:

[Chorus]

A E B E

Oh blessed River, oh Lord of life.

C#m A E

Resting in Your presence, the Lord is on our side

A E B E

Oh blessed River, oh Lord of life.

C#m A E

Be still my soul, for He is near.

C#m A E

Oh be still my soul, our God is here.

[Verse 2]

E A E

There is hope in the desert. There is hope in our hearts.

E B A E

We wait upon our Lord, our strength will rise.

E A E

Come trials and tribulations. Whom shall I fear?

E B A E

The Lord is my refreshing, salvation is here.

[Chorus]

A E B E

Oh blessed River, oh Lord of life.

C#m A E

Resting in Your presence, the Lord is on our side

A E B E

Oh blessed River, oh Lord of life.

C#m A E

Be still my soul, for He is near.

C#m A E

Oh be still my soul, our God is here.

[Bridge]

F#m G#m A E

Water of Life, Saviour of souls

B F#m

Jesus sustains us, life evermore

B F#m

Jesus sustains us, life evermore

B F#m

Jesus sustains us, life evermore

B F#m

Jesus sustains us, life evermore

[Chorus]

A E B E

Oh blessed River, oh Lord of life.

C#m A E

Resting in Your presence, the Lord is on our side

A E B E

Oh blessed River, oh Lord of life.

C#m A E

Be still my soul, for He is near.

C#m A E

Oh be still my soul, our God is here.

[Chorus]

A E B E

Oh blessed River, oh Lord of life.

C#m A E

Resting in Your presence, the Lord is on our side

A E B E

Oh blessed River, oh Lord of life.

C#m A E

Be still my soul, for He is near.

C#m A E

Oh be still my soul, our God is here.

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