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Give Reviving
“Give Reviving” was written by Albert Midlane around 1850. The tune was added by Chelsey Scott and Aaron Sands in 2008. Midlane wrote more than 700 hymns, although not many were widely known. At one point, he wrote a book of hymns for children called “Bright Blue Sky Hymn Book.” Although “Give Reviving” one was not intended for use as a children’s hymn, this song was sung at both of our children’s baptisms. This hymn boldly asks God to bless his people—appealing for his great mercy in Jesus. (You can find Chelsey’s version on an Indelible Grace album called, Wake Thy Slumbering Children.)
Lyrics
1. Father for Thy, promised blessing,
Still we plead before Thy throne
For the times of, sweet refreshing,
Which can come from Thee alone
Blessed earnests, Thou hast given,
But in these we would not rest
Blessings still with, Thee are hidden,
Pour them forth and make us blest!
2. Prayer ascendeth to Thee ever,
Answer Father, answer prayer
Bless oh bless each, weak endeavor,
Blood-bought pardon to declare
Wake Thy slumbering, children wake them,
Bid them to Thy harvest go
Blessings O our, Father make,
Round their steps let blessings flow
3. Let no people be forgotten,
Let Thy showers on all descend
That in one loud blessed anthem,
Millions may in triumph blend
Give reviving, give refreshing,
Give the looked-for Jubilee To Thyself may,
crowds be pressing, Bringing glory unto Thee.
Tag: Give reviving, give refreshing,
Give the looked-for Jubilee To Thyself may,
crowds be pressing, Bringing glory unto Thee.
words by ALBERT MIDLANE, music by CHELSEY SCOTT and AARON SANDS. © 2010 Innocent Smith (admin. by THE LOVING COMPANY)/ Petit Bateaux Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
