Psalm 85:6. “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
REVIVE US. We’ve gotten used to Thy goodness, Father – We have been taking for granted, Thy grace. The forgiveness so great we’ve received, Father – Seems sometimes almost commonplace. Awaken in my soul, O Lord, a real appreciation for Thee, Stir my heart to consider all Thou hast done for me. Revive a thirst for God, a joy in Thee alone. Awaken my self-assured soul to the mercy Thou hast shown.
I do find my joy in Thee, O Father, And long to hear all Thou wilt speak. I do have Thy peace within, O Father, Thy face here in the morning I seek. It is with humiliation I thank Thee for mercy and truth, It awakens in my heart a fresh view of salvation’s worth. Revive a sense of the value of all I have here received Revive in me a new commitment to all the truth I believed.
Around me in this place are many, Father, Who have never really understood their need. Their lives are filled with temporary pleasure, Father, And to the Gospel of Thy grace gave no heed. Thou art good and gracious to me; may I show grace to them, Revive a spirit of urgency in me, and some opportunities when I can speak some truth as the Spirit of God will guide, And they decide to come to Christ and with Him will abide.
“Father, the time has come to preach the Gospel nightly again in a tent. Revive in me a spirit of urgency and a face of grace, an understanding of truth and a heart of compassion, a desire to see people saved, and a desire to be in close fellowship with Thee. Speak to my heart and mind, O God, that I may speak from my heart to them the glorious truths of redeeming grace. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”