There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
There shall be showers of blessing,
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.
There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come, and now honor Thy Word.
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!
There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.
Song Meaning
This hymn asks God for renewed blessing and revival, picturing His mercy as drops and the hoped-for renewal as showers.
Biblical Message
Ezekiel 34:26 uses the image of showers of blessing in a promise to Israel; Acts 3:19–20 speaks of times of refreshing. The contexts differ.
Reflection
The refrain becomes a prayer for deeper renewal, not a forecast of material wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “There shall be showers of blessing”?
This hymn asks God for renewed blessing and revival, picturing His mercy as drops and the hoped-for renewal as showers.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Ezekiel 34:26 uses the image of showers of blessing in a promise to Israel; Acts 3:19–20 speaks of times of refreshing. The contexts differ.
When can this song be used in worship?
A revival prayer or congregational hymn.