STORY:
Setting off alone once again,
joined only by his companion, Ananias,
Paul continues on his Missionary journey.
Sharing "The Message" all along the way, he continues
planting churches as they gather new believers. Suddenly, during
an assembly of a young new church along the banks of a river,
Paul is arrested by the ruling authorities
– and he's dragged off to prison.
“He led me back to the bank of the river…
on arriving there, they gathered the church together…”
– from Ezekiel 47:6 & Acts 14:27 (NIV)
(Note: This song reprises "Church By The River RAP'"
from ACT ONE Song #15)
lyrics
LYRICS:
(Chorus):
Are you comin’ to the church by the river
By the river – by the Lord’s almighty river
Are you comin’ to "The Church By The River"
By the river flowin’ ever on into eternity
Brother, have you heard – are you comin’ for the Word
Are you comin’ for His Word down by the river
Sister, can you see – well, He’s come for you and me
We’re free to live with him forever in eternity
(Chorus)
Friend, don’t be afraid – the same God who has made you
Is waitin’ by the waters of the river – bring your babies, too
You know they count on you – Heaven’s door is open wide
They’re comin’ two by two
(Chorus)
Neighbor, now you know – His Life through you can flow
Flowin’ like the waters of the river – there’s no need to fear
The Lord himself is near He’s waitin’ here with open arms
We’ll hear the angels cheer
“Step aside – we’re lookin’ for Paul – 'The Preacher!' ”
“Shall we gather at the river…”
“Guards – arrest that man!”
“No!”
“You’re under arrest!”
“You cannot arrest me! I’m a citizen of Rome!”
“Paul! – No! – Unhand him!”
“Don’t worry about me, Ananias, my friend!
– I can use the break – I’ll write you from prison…!”
(Ananias):
“We’ll all pray for you, brother – Amen!”
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