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562. Revival Implored

1 Saviour, visit thy plantation!
Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain:
All will come to desolation,
Unless thou return again.

2 Keep no longer at a distance,
Shine upon us from on high,
Lest, for want of thine assistance,
Every plant should droop and die.

3 Once, O Lord, thy garden flourished;
Every part looked gay and green;
Then thy word our spirits nourished
Happy seasons we have seen.

4 But a drought has since succeeded,
And a sad decline we see:
Lord, thy help is greatly needed:
Help can only come from thee.

5 Let our mutual love be fervent;
Make us prevalent in prayer;
Let each one esteemed thy servant
Shun the world's bewitching snare.

6 Break the tempter's fatal power,
Turn the stony heart to flesh,
And begin from this good hour
To revive thy work afresh.

Text Information
First Line: Saviour, visit thy plantation!
Title: Revival Implored
Author: John Newton
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Church: Missions of; Church: Work of
Tune Information
Name: RATHBUN
Composer: I. Conkey
Meter: 8s, 7s
Key: D Major



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