Revive Us Again

Isaiah 57:15-16

For the High and Exalted One who lives forever, whose name is Holy says this: “I live in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the oppressed. For I will not accuse you forever, and I will not always be angry; for then the spirit would grow weak before Me, even the breath of man, which I have made.

While God is high and holy, He is also with the lowly in spirit. He will not hide His face forever or keep His hand of blessing from those who are humble before Him. If He did, we would all grow weak and weary with no hope of ever overcoming our past or our failures. He comes to the aid of those who are hurting to revive them and help them live again.

The Message Bible explains that God puts a new spirit in the low-spirited and spirit crushed to get them up and on their feet again. He will not be angry forever; otherwise, the very souls God created would tire out and give up. As I read the verse, I can’t help but recall the words to an old hymn, “Revive Us Again.” Search the words below and see if something doesn’t comfort you this morning. They have certainly comforted me!

We praise Thee, O God!

For the Son of Thy love,

For Jesus Who died,

And is now gone above.

Refrain:

Hallelujah! Thine the glory.

Hallelujah! Amen.

Hallelujah! Thine the glory.

Revive us again.

We praise Thee, O God!

For Thy Spirit of light,

Who hath shown us our Savior,

And scattered our night.

All glory and praise

To the Lamb that was slain,

Who hath borne all our sins,

And hath cleansed every stain.

All glory and praise

To the God of all grace,

Who hast brought us, and sought us,

And guided our ways.

Revive us again;

Fill each heart with Thy love;

May each soul be rekindled

With fire from above.

Have a blessed day!