Lyrics
Verse 1
Eternal One Your love has won
My Salvation
Restore my days the wasted years
My Redeemer
Pre Chorus
Our spirit soar our youth renewed
As we wait on You
For what was lost Your grace will pour
You give so much more
Chorus
Restore us
Darkness turns to light You are light
You draw us
Closer to Your side to Your side
Verse 2
The Prodigal embraced in love
By the Father
In You I rest my heart confess
You're my Shepherd
Pre Chorus
Our spirit soar our youth renewed
As we wait on You
For what was lost Your grace will pour
You give so much more
Chorus
Restore us
Darkness turns to light You are light
You draw us
Closer to Your side to Your side
Bridge
Hope comes alive in You
Jesus Jesus
Closer draw near to You
Jesus Jesus
Chorus
Restore us
Darkness turns to light You are light
You draw us
Closer to Your side to Your side
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Meaning & Inspiration
Restore! is a prayer for renewal grounded in the saving and redeeming work of God. The opening verse names love, salvation, and redemption before asking that wasted years be restored. From there, the lyric expands from individual need to a shared appeal for renewed strength while waiting on God. Grace is presented not merely as replacing what was lost, but as giving more, turning darkness toward light and drawing worshipers close to the presence of Jesus.
The second verse adds two biblical portraits of care. The prodigal is received by the Father, an image of mercy rather than rejection, and the Shepherd becomes the one in whom the singer rests. These pictures support the central plea by showing restoration as welcome, guidance, and nearness. The pre-chorus also appears to echo the promise that those who wait for the Lord renew their strength and soar like eagles. By closing around the name of Jesus and the request to draw near, the song treats restored hope as life found in relationship with him.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 40:31 Those who wait for the Lord are promised renewed strength and are pictured soaring like eagles.
- Luke 15:20-24 The father welcomes and restores the returning prodigal son.
- Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord as Shepherd gives rest and restores the soul.