Words and music by robert sterling      A rushing river sweeps around us   Just as dark and cold as night, it surrounds us   But we pass through the water to a safer shore   We're sheltered from the raging river's roar      (chorus)   Though the night is long   And the river's strong   Still God is with us   We can stem the tide   Reach the other side   For God is with us      The river deepens, night grows darker   And the struggle seems to be getting harder   Today has troubles yesterday has never known   But we don't have to face them on our own      (repeat chorus)      And when we face the river's roll   He holds our hand and won't let go