There'll be Showers of Blessing - Hymn with Lyrics

 

1. There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.

Refrain:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

2. There shall be showers of blessing,
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain. [Refrain]

3. There shall be showers of blessing:
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come and now honor Thy Word. [Refrain]

4. There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we're confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call! [Refrain]

Scripture; Genesis 32:26; 

Psalm 85:6; 

Psalm 115:12

"There Shall Be Showers of Blessing" was written in 1883 by Daniel Webster Whittle, a prominent American evangelist and hymn writer, with music composed by James McGranahan. The hymn is inspired by the promise of blessings found in the Bible, specifically Ezekiel 34:26, which says, “I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.” It has since become a beloved hymn of hope and renewal, reminding worshipers of God’s abundant grace and favor. 

Inspiration and Message of the Hymn

"There Shall Be Showers of Blessing" draws its main theme from the promise of God’s blessings in Ezekiel 34, where God speaks of bringing showers of blessing upon His people. This theme was significant for Whittle, who believed that divine blessings, like rain, would nurture the soul, refresh the spirit, and bring spiritual growth.

The hymn uses the imagery of rain as a metaphor for God’s blessings:

• Showers of God’s Grace and Mercy: Just as rain nourishes the earth, God’s blessings sustain and strengthen His people, helping them grow in faith and righteousness.
• Renewal and Revival: Each stanza serves as a reminder of the refreshing and renewing power of God’s presence, likening it to a spiritual “shower” that revives weary souls.
• A Call for Faith and Prayer: The hymn encourages believers to pray for and expect these blessings, emphasizing that God’s mercy and grace are given abundantly to those who seek Him.