Lyrics
Verse 1
We praise Thee O God
For the Son of Thy love
For Jesus who have died
And now is gone above
Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Halleluiah, Amen
Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Revive us again
Verse 2
We praise Thee, O God!
For the Spirit of Light
Who has shown us our Saviour
And scattered our night
Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Halleluiah, Amen
Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Revive us again
Verse 3
O, Glory and Praise
To the Lamb that was slain
Who have born all our sin and has cleansed every stain
Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Halleluiah, Amen
Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Revive us again
Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Halleluiah, Amen
Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Revive us again
Revive us again
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Revive Us Again” is a hymn of praise shaped by gratitude for the Son, the Spirit, and the Lamb who was slain. Each verse names a reason for worship before returning to the appeal for renewed life. The recurring hallelujah gives the song a congregational rhythm, while its central petition recognizes that spiritual renewal comes from God. References to Christ’s death, cleansing from sin, and exaltation keep the request for revival anchored in redemption rather than emotion alone.
Psalm 85:6 supplies a direct biblical parallel in its prayer that God would revive His people so that they may rejoice in Him. Revelation 5:9 supports the hymn’s praise of the slain Lamb whose blood brings redemption. The verse about the Spirit bringing light also fits the broader biblical association between God’s Spirit, truth, and illumination. Taken together, the lyrics move from remembrance to praise and then petition: God’s saving work is celebrated, His glory is proclaimed, and renewed devotion is sought from Him.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 85:6 The psalm asks God to revive His people so that their joy may be in Him.
- Revelation 5:9 The heavenly song praises the slain Lamb whose blood brings redemption.
- Titus 3:5 The verse attributes renewal to the work of the Holy Spirit.