Author: Daniel W. Whittle (1840-1901) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #195 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal First Line: “There shall be showers of blessing,” This is the promise of love Refrain First Line: Showers of blessing, Showers of blessing we need; Lyrics: 1 “There shall be showers of blessing;”
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
Refrain:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
2 “There shall be showers of blessing;”
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain. [Refrain]
3 “There shall be showers of blessing;”
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come, and now honor Thy word. [Refrain]
4 “There shall be showers of blessing;”
O that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call! [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Love of Christ for Us Scripture: Ezekiel 34:26 Tune Title: [“There shall be showers of blessing,” This is the promise of love]
Showers of Blessing