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There Shall Be Showers of Blessing

D. W. Whittle (1883) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 32:26

Verse 1

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

Chorus

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

Verse 2

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

Chorus

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

Verse 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.

Chorus

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

Verse 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!

Chorus

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

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 32:26

Reference 2

  • psalms 85:6

Reference 3

  • psalms 115:12

Reference 4

  • ezekiel 24:26

Reference 5

  • ezekiel 34:26-27

Reference 6

  • hosea 6:3

Reference 7

  • john 15:5