Passion City Church - New Thing Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh God, we need a heart revival
We long for a soul awakening
A hope to wake us from our sleeping
To see You resurrecting everything
Like the winter turns to spring
Like the deserts turn to streams
You're doing a new thing
You're doing a new thing
Like the rain on thirsty ground
Holy Spirit pour it out
You're doing a new thing
You're doing a new thing
Come now, lead us into freedom
Cause we don't want to stay the same
Oh God, You turn our mourning into dancing
With You the old has passed away
Like the winter turns to spring
Like the deserts turn to streams
You're doing a new thing
You're doing a new thing
Like the rain on thirsty ground
Holy Spirit pour it out
You're doing a new thing
You're doing a new thing
Look around at all You've done
The old has gone the new has come
You'll finish what You started
Finish what You started
We have tasted, we believe
There's so much more we're gonna see
You'll finish what You started
Finish what You started
Look around at all You've done
The old has gone the new has come
You'll finish what You started
Finish what You started
We have tasted, we believe
There's so much more we're gonna see
You'll finish what You started
Finish what You started
Like the winter turns to spring
Like the deserts turn to streams
You're doing a new thing
You're doing a new thing
Like the rain on thirsty ground
Holy Spirit pour it out
You're doing a new thing
You're doing a new thing
We see you do it
We see you do it
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Meaning & Inspiration
The release of "New Thing" by Passion City Church, as featured in their full gathering available from November 2, 2025, arrives as a potent anthem of spiritual renewal and divine promise. This song delves deeply into the yearning for God's active presence, drawing on ancient prophetic declarations to inspire a contemporary faith community. At its core, "New Thing" is a collective prayer for transformation, an earnest cry for God to move in powerful, unmistakable ways within individual hearts and across the world, mirroring the radical changes depicted in Scripture.
The song’s central theme is powerfully anchored in the biblical promise found in Isaiah 43:19, where God declares, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Passion City Church’s rendition breathes fresh life into this profound truth, framing it as a current reality rather than a distant hope. The opening lines, expressing a longing for "a heart revival" and "a soul awakening," immediately establish a posture of humility and desperate desire for God to "resurrect everything." This isn't merely a request for minor adjustments, but a profound yearning for complete spiritual overhaul, akin to God's ultimate promise in Revelation 21:5, "Behold, I am making all things new." The song acknowledges a spiritual slumber and actively seeks God’s awakening touch, inviting the listener into a shared space of anticipation.
"New Thing" beautifully employs vivid imagery to illustrate God’s transformative power. The transition "Like the winter turns to spring" and "Like the deserts turn to streams" are not just poetic flourishes; they are robust metaphors for profound change, where barrenness yields to life, dormancy to flourishing. These images powerfully convey the song's unwavering belief that God can bring life and abundance to the most desolate spiritual landscapes. The invocation, "Like the rain on thirsty ground, Holy Spirit pour it out," directly links this renewal to the Spirit of God. It's a prayer for the outpouring promised in Joel 2:28 and experienced in Acts 2, recognizing the Holy Spirit as the catalyst for the "new thing" God is doing, hydrating and refreshing weary souls.
The song then moves from a posture of prayer to a declaration of personal and corporate commitment. The plea, "Come now, lead us into freedom / Cause we don't want to stay the same," articulates a powerful desire for liberation from stagnancy and old patterns. This aligns perfectly with the transformative power of the Gospel, which urges believers not to "be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:2). The line "You turn our mourning into dancing" echoes Psalm 30:11, affirming God’s capacity for profound emotional and spiritual restoration, shifting sorrow to joy. This reinforces the core truth that "with You the old has passed away," a direct echo of 2 Corinthians 5:17, where salvation in Christ inaugurates a radical new creation.
The bridge serves as a confident affirmation of God's ongoing work, declaring, "Look around at all You've done / The old has gone the new has come." This isn't simply a hopeful wish but a statement of observable truth for those who have experienced God's touch. The repeated conviction, "You'll finish what You started," stands as a powerful testament to God's faithfulness, drawing comfort from Philippians 1:6: "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." This promise fosters an active expectation, reminding believers that their journey with God is one of continuous growth and divine completion. The lines, "We have tasted, we believe / There's so much more we're gonna see," highlight an experiential faith, where past encounters with God fuel a present conviction and a future anticipation, mirroring the spiritual taste of God's goodness described in Hebrews 6:5. The song concludes with the confident, repetitive declaration, "We see you do it," transitioning from a prayer of desire to a statement of present reality, encouraging all to perceive and participate in God's ongoing, transformative work. "New Thing" is more than a song; it's a profound declaration of faith in a God who consistently brings life, renewal, and hope out of barrenness, challenging us to open our eyes and hearts to His continuous, miraculous activity.