Scripture Verse

Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? Psalm 85:6

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Gil­bert Dobbs, 1904 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Dobbs (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

O sovereign Lord, enthroned in grace,
Put forth Thy mighty hand;
Let all Thy people seek Thy face,
And nobly take their stand.

Refrain

Revive us, revive us, O Spi­rit of power,
May this be the day, and this be the hour;
O help us, O bless us and show us Thy face,
And give us the showers, rich showers of grace.

Revive Thy Church, al­migh­ty God,
Oh, purge us from all sin;
Honor the Sav­ior’s precious blood,
Now let Thy work begin.

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Let idols from their thrones be hurled,
Uplift the prophet’s rod;
Have mercy on a wicked world,
Revive Thy Church, O God.

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Let all now magnify Thy Word,
And seek the Spi­rit’s breath;
’Tis not by might nor power, Lord,
That souls are saved from death.

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Lord, give us grace from this blest hour
To watch and work and pray;
Revive Thy Church, Lord, give us power
To win lost souls today.

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