Joshua Sherman + Kevin Jones + People & Songs - Let Revival Come (Revive Me) Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE:
Heavenly Father, I come
Don’t have much to offer,
Holy One
I’m humbled by all that you have done
PRE-C:
Even though I walk through the valley,
I don’t have to fear, No-
You have called me from my sorrow to gladness, I have you
What more could I want?
CHORUS:
(So) Raise my faith
a little higher
Set my spirit on fire
Lord, we’re asking You to move
Cause You’re the God of Restoration
The One who gives salvation
Lord, Let revival come, Let revival come
VERSE 2:
You are the God who calms the sea
The same God who healeth me
You are the One who makes me strong
BRIDGE: x4
Revive me
Revive me with the
Joy that You bring
Joy that You bring
CHORUS 2:
(So I) Raise my hands a little higher
Now my spirit’s on fire
Lord, we’re asking You to move
'Cause You’re the God of Restoration
The One who gives salvation
Lord, Let revival come, Let revival come
Video
LET REVIVAL COME (REVIVE ME) (Feat Kevin Jones, Joshua Sherman & The Emerging Sound)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Let Revival Come (Revive Me)" by Joshua Sherman, Kevin Jones, and People & Songs, released in 2017 as part of the album *The Emerging Sound, Vol. 3*, is a powerful declaration of dependence on God for spiritual renewal. The song opens with a humble confession, acknowledging the songwriter's limitations and profound gratitude for God's past work, echoing the sentiment found in Psalm 139:14, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." This initial posture of awe and self-abasement sets the stage for a deep longing for God's presence. The pre-chorus transitions into a declaration of unwavering trust, even amidst difficulties, referencing the promise in Psalm 23:4 that "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The assurance that God has led from sorrow to gladness speaks to the transformative power of faith, suggesting a spiritual journey marked by divine intervention.
The core of the song lies in its passionate plea for revival, articulated in the chorus: "Raise my faith a little higher, Set my spirit on fire." This is not merely a request for emotional uplift, but a deep desire for a profound spiritual awakening, a "moving" of God's power. The invocation of God as "the God of Restoration" and "the One who gives salvation" grounds this plea in theological truth. Scripture is replete with examples of God's restorative power, from the rebuilding of Jerusalem under Nehemiah to the prophetic promises of Ezekiel 36:26: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." The repeated cry, "Lord, Let revival come," is a direct prayer for a fresh outpouring of God's Spirit, reminiscent of historical revival movements throughout Christian history.
Verse 2 further solidifies the basis for this request by acknowledging God's inherent power and healing capabilities. The lyrical assertion, "You are the God who calms the sea, The same God who healeth me," draws parallels to Jesus' miracles, such as stilling the storm in Mark 4:39 and His numerous acts of healing throughout the Gospels, affirming His authority over both nature and sickness. The bridge, a repeated and earnest "Revive me, Revive me with the Joy that You bring," becomes the personal focal point of the song. This is not a general desire for revival, but an intimate yearning to be personally reanimated by the very essence of God's joy, a joy that is described in Nehemiah 8:10 as "the joy of the Lord is your strength." The repeated chorus, now sung with a more confident and personal "I raise my hands," signifies a shift from petition to a confident anticipation, a readiness to receive and participate in the revival being prayed for. The song ultimately is a compelling expression of a soul hungry for God’s presence, rooted in scriptural promises and a deep understanding of His restorative and salvific nature, urging listeners to also seek this profound spiritual renewal.