Darlene Zschech - Pray Lyrics
Lyrics
We call upon Your name,
Humble ourselves and pray,
Move in our hearts,
Move in our land,
Every national tribe and tongue Will proclaim Your Kingdom come
Chorus:
We pray, pray
Open the windows of Heaven on us
Today,
we pray,
Pour out Your spirit Your wonders on Earth
We come on bended knees
We bring an offering
Lead us in Your way,Everlasting
Every heart of every man Will pray
Your will be done
Chorus
We pray, pray
Open the windows of Heaven on us
Today,
we pray,
Pour out Your spirit Your wonders on Earth
Repeat chorus
Pray,
pray
Humble ourselves,
we humble ourselves,(2x)
Our Father who art in Heaven
Hallowed be Your Name
Your Kingdom come
Your will be done, On earth as it is in Heaven
And lead us not into temptation, Deliver us from evil
For Thine is the Kingdom
The Power and the Glory, Forever, and ever
Chorus
We pray, pray
Open the windows of Heaven on us
Today,
we pray
Pour out Your spirit Your wonders on Earth
We pray, pray
Open the windows of Heaven on us
Today,
we pray
Pour out Your spirit Your wonders on Earth
Video
Pray
Meaning & Inspiration
Darlene Zschech’s "Pray," released on February 28, 2018, stands as a resonant call to divine intervention, a stirring anthem inviting believers to a posture of profound humility and earnest supplication. From its initial notes, the song transcends mere performance to become an experience, a corporate groan for God’s presence and power to sweep across individuals and nations. Its essence lies in a passionate plea for spiritual awakening, a yearning for heaven to touch earth in tangible, transformative ways.
The genesis of "Pray" is deeply rooted in a worldwide hunger for revival, channeling the universal Christian longing to see God’s Kingdom established. The lyrics lay bare a desire for both personal and global transformation, beginning with the direct command to "call upon Your name, Humble ourselves and pray." This opening declaration immediately brings to mind 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises that if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, He will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. The song extends this plea, asking God to "Move in our hearts, Move in our land," envisioning a future where "Every national tribe and tongue Will proclaim Your Kingdom come," a scriptural echo of Revelation 7:9-10, anticipating a multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language worshipping God.
The repeated chorus is a fervent cry: "We pray, pray, Open the windows of Heaven on us Today, we pray, Pour out Your spirit Your wonders on Earth." While "opening the windows of Heaven" is commonly associated with material blessings in Malachi 3:10, Zschech powerfully recontextualizes this imagery, yearning not for gold or grain, but for an unparalleled spiritual outpouring. This prayer is a direct invocation of Joel 2:28 and Acts 2:17, prophecies of a time when God would "pour out My Spirit on all mankind." It speaks to a deep spiritual thirst for God's manifest presence, His miraculous hand, and the powerful workings of the Holy Spirit to be made evident across the globe, not just in isolated moments but in a continuous, overwhelming flow.
The song further emphasizes this commitment to God through acts of devotion: "We come on bended knees, We bring an offering." "Bended knees" signifies submission and worship, a physical posture reflecting a spiritual surrender to the Almighty, reminiscent of Philippians 2:10 where every knee will bow. The "offering" here is not material wealth but the offering of our very selves, our worship, and our obedience, an echo of Romans 12:1, which calls us to present our bodies as living sacrifices. This deep consecration leads naturally into the prayer, "Lead us in Your way, Everlasting," a petition for divine guidance and direction, aligning our paths with God's eternal purposes, much like the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 25:4-5: "Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." The desire culminates in the longing that "Every heart of every man Will pray Your will be done," mirroring a foundational petition from the Lord’s Prayer.
A profound and moving segment of the song directly quotes the Lord’s Prayer, "Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in Heaven..." This inclusion grounds the entire song in the very words Jesus taught His disciples (Matthew 6:9-13). It is a declaration of God’s sovereignty, a request for His kingdom to extend its rule, and a submission to His perfect will. The petitions for daily bread, forgiveness, and deliverance from evil reinforce a humble dependence on God for every aspect of life—spiritual, physical, and moral. Concluding with "For Thine is the Kingdom, The Power and the Glory, Forever, and ever," the song reaffirms God’s eternal dominion and majesty, solidifying the foundation of all prayer in His unchallengeable authority and boundless glory.
"Pray" is more than just a song; it is a spiritual declaration, a communal invitation to seek God’s face with earnestness and humility. It encourages a persistent, unified prayer that desires to see not just individual lives but entire nations transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Its message is profoundly encouraging, calling each person to participate in the divine work of intercession, believing that our humble prayers indeed move the heart of God and unleash His wonders on Earth. This musical offering serves as a powerful reminder of prayer’s central role in the Christian walk, fostering a deep longing for God’s presence and a steadfast hope in His ability to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, as Ephesians 3:20 so beautifully states.