Prelude to a Revival

-spirit 

 The Lord is forever near, 

Who with His mighty arm upholds him who fears,
In multiplying, He multiplies; in blessing He blesses,
Forever He remains and His love never ceases.

-spirit
The ever-faithful Lord is my God,
I am saved and ransomed by His blood,
He never forgets what He has promised,
He never fails those who are His.

-spirit
Why allow the wind of frustration blow your self away?
The strong gust of dismay scatters you out to decay,
Your tears may flood in the night but your joy shall rise in the morning,
You will never find it again hiding.

-soul
With outstretched hands, I cry to the Lord,
The power of His word cuts me like a sword,
The guilt that burns within me reaches the heavens,
How can I dwell in the glory of His presence?

-spirit
Why should you linger in the darkness of gloom?
Why should you stay where flowers never bloom?
Lift up your countenance, oh man of God,
His glory will flood you like a river, oh barren sod.

-spirit
God is merciful and slow to anger,
He listens to your every prayer,
Return to Him, you who have tasted His grace,
He has promised you eternal solace.

-spirit
The Lord is righteous in all of His ways, 

He is near to those who seek His face,
His justice chastises but His love restores,
It casts out fear and the sin that devours.

-soul
My knees are trembling and my hands are shaking,
My mortal flesh is weak, and I am dying,
I can no longer lift my eyes toward heaven,
Save me, Lord for I have fallen.

-soul
I have faced the rage of battle before,
I have seen the enemy run in terror,
Now I can no longer stand in valor,
I can no longer lift my sword with power.

-spirit
Stand up, you frail and fearful warrior!
Face your King before His throne where you find favor,
You will trample over the enemy by His mighty word,
The battle is not yours but the Lords!

-spirit
Arise from your rest you called out one!
Awake from your slumber and recall what the Lord has done!
Break the barriers and stand fast on your glorious legacy,
Offer the sacrifice that pleases the Lord of glory.

-spirit 

From His abode His rescue shall come,
Trust on His goodness and you shall overcome,
Proclaim His greatness with praise and thanksgiving,
Find your strength in His love transcending.

-soul
Even when I cannot smell the scent of roses,
Even when the sun fails to shine as it rises,
I shall praise my God with my whole being,
I will praise Him for as long as I am living.

-spirit and soul
My gaze shall go up to His holy mountain, 

Where the power of His deliverance springs forth like a fountain,
My song of praise shall reach His dwelling place,
There I will be with the Rock of Ages, by grace.

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