There Shall Be Showers of Blessing: A Triumphant Hymn of Revival | Christian Instrumental

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Open your heart to spiritual renewal with this vibrant and joyful instrumental rendition of “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing.” Written during the historic revival eras of the late 19th century, this beloved hymn serves as an earnest prayer for God’s overflowing grace, mercy, and supernatural refreshing. Beautifully tracked with bright acoustic melodies and soft piano arrangements, it provides the perfect, non-distracting background for morning worship, personal devotional planning, or daily scripture meditation.

The Scriptural Foundation
The lyrics of this iconic anthem are anchored entirely upon God’s covenant promises of restoration, tracking direct parallels across the Old and New Testaments:
Ezekiel 34:26: “I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing.”
Acts 3:19: Reflecting the text’s plea for “seasons refreshing” that pour directly from the presence of the Savior above.
1 Kings 18:41: Recalling Elijah’s profound declaration of faith on Mount Carmel, which mirrors the verse: “Over the hills and the valleys, sound of abundance of rain.”

Historical Context & Origin
Published in 1883, “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing” was written by the prominent evangelist and hymnwriter Daniel Webster Whittle under his well-known pen name, “El Nathan.” Whittle, a decorated Civil War major who lost his right arm at the Battle of Bentonville, dedicated his postwar life to traveling revival ministries alongside iconic gospel musicians like Philip Bliss and James McGranahan.
It was McGranahan who composed the energetic, rolling musical setting for this text. Whittle wrote the lyrics as a direct challenge to the church: while many believers settle for small, isolated “mercy drops” of grace, God’s true desire is to pour out torrential, life-giving showers of spiritual revival upon all who call on Jesus and honor His Word. For over a century, this hymn has stood as an international call to prayer and repentance.

Hymn Lyrics (Part I)
1
There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
Refrain
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
2
There shall be showers of blessing—
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.
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.

Hymn Lyrics (Part II)
Refrain
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
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!
5
There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.
Refrain
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

Ways to Use This Instrumental Track
Meticulously balanced to elevate your spiritual environment, this track works beautifully for:
Morning Devotionals: Start your day requesting an abundant downpour of joy, patience, and clarity over your home and workspace.
Intercession & Corporate Prayer: Use this uplifting melody to set an atmosphere of active faith while praying for church communities and local revivals.
Daily Work Motivation: A bright, rhythmic background track to help maintain a positive, scripture-centered focus while multitasking.

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