Name: Lead Me to the River
Duration: P00H03M29S
Description: In the small country church of my childhood, the music found common ground in the styles of gospel, blues, and bluegrass. This song explores the intersection of those influences in my life.

Lead Me to the River

from Journey Home by Gina Deaton

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about

In the small country church of my childhood, the music found common ground in the styles of gospel, blues, and bluegrass. This song explores the intersection of those influences in my life.

lyrics

Lead me to the river
The current is strong and wide
Plunge me into the water
Down by the riverside

Take me to the river and wash my blues away
You know my troubles have left me broken and bruised
I’ve felt its healing power, I’ve seen its peace that flows
It’s waiting there for me and you
(I want you to lead me)
Lead me down to the riverside
(I want you to take me)
The current is strong and the water is wide
(I want you to plunge me)
Plunge me into the healing tide
Oh, won’t you lead me to the riverside

At the river’s edges I’ll leave this world behind
I’m trading it for His joy so free
And though I’ll be there dancing, there’s room enough for you
So don’t you wanna walk with me
(Down to the river)

Are you thirsty for the cleansing flow?
Are you searching, oh wandering soul?
Will you follow? There’s a place I know
Where there’s rest for the weary and worn

credits

from Journey Home, released December 31, 2017
Music & lyrics © 2008 by Gina Deaton
Arranged by Gina Deaton, Ben Deaton, Shane Ardell
Lead vocals: Gina Deaton
Background vocals: Gina Deaton, Shane Ardell, Rob Monday, Jason Ardell
Vocal percussion: John Hendrix
Recorded & edited by Steve Ryan at Box Spring Productions
Mixed by Alex Green & Alexander Koutzoukis for Plaid Productions
Mastered by Dave Sperandio at Vocal Mastering