1. When the wicked world around us, Seems to darken more and more. When sin that once was hidden, Is boasted and adored. When the people that once served You, Quickly fade from gospel truth. Lord, raise up yet Your people, To see Your cross anew.
Refrain Lord, bring us revival, Set our hearts ablaze again. Now renew in us the longing, That we knew at our new birth, Lord, this is our prayer, "Revive us again."
2. When the Word that once intrigued us, Now is ancient, dusty truth. When time with You we cherished, Is used in vain pursuits. When the heart that once was tender, Now has hardened like a stone. Lord, raise up yet Your people, To yern for You alone.
Refrain Lord, bring us revival, Set our hearts ablaze again. Now renew in us the longing, That we knew at our new birth, Lord, this is our prayer, "Revive us again."
3. When Your people join together, In complacent, empty praise. When those who claim to see You, Still walk as though unchanged. Though You patiently reprove us, Yet still we choose to stray. Lord, raise up yet Your people, To choose the narrow way.
Refrain Lord, bring us revival, Set our hearts ablaze again. Now renew in us the longing, That we knew at our new birth, Lord, this is our prayer, "Revive us again."
4. You have given our commission, Yet we cower from the cause. For though you say, "Go boldly", We fear what it may cost. There are dying souls around us, Yet we hide the life You give. Lord, raise up yet Your people, To share Your saving gift.
Refrain Lord, bring us revival, Set our hearts ablaze again. Now renew in us the longing, That we knew at our new birth, Lord, this is our prayer, "Revive us again."