I have hope that is my anchor Oh the wind and waves may rage But His Word keeps on holding me I have peace beyond all measure I have found a joy that will never fade away I've got joy down in my soul I've got peace that won't let go Like a river rising higher I've got joy, I've got joy I know mercy that has triumphed And now I stand redeemed His blood has washed me clean I know the Man who's conquered sorrows He's the joy I've found that will never fade away Bridge 1 The river is rising, rising, rising The river is rising, rising, rising The river is rising, rising, rising The river of joy, the river of joy Bridge 2 It's over my head, it's over my head It's over my head, it's over my head It's over my head, it's over my head The river of joy, the river of joy