Year 1993.
One of my close friends, who helped me through a surgery just a few months back suggested that I spend a week end in a Christian camp with him. I agreed, though I am not a Christian by birth, and was present there for two full days, praying, worshipping and singing the glory of Jesus. I learn’t many new hymns and this one was particularly close to my heart.
My friend has moved on with life now. Some where we even pick-up disagreements and we are no longer in touch. But all said and done, he was a good Christian and I regret that I didn’t use him to learn more about Christianity, despite his repeated offerings to help me learn.
I suddenly remember this song today and decided to check if it is available for download. There are only 135 listings even of the Lyrics. I will be pleased if some one is willing to share an mp3 version of this song with me.
There Shall be showers of Blessing
There shall be showers of blessing
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
(Chorus)
Showers of blessings,
Showers of blessings 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.
(Chorus)
Showers of blessings,
Showers of blessings we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead
There shall be showers of blessing
Send them upon us, O Lord!
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come and now honor Thy Word!
(Chorus)
Showers of blessings,
Showers of blessings we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead
There shall be showers of blessing
O that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!
(Chorus)
Showers of blessings,
Showers of blessings we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead
There shall be showers of blessing
If we but trust and obey
There shall be seasons refreshing
If we let God have His way
(Chorus)
Showers of blessings,
Showers of blessings we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead
Hmmm… Showers of Blessing… That is an interesting addition to your collection…For some reason it brings Amazing Grace to mind…Perhaps that's because it's my favourite Christian spiritual song among the ones that have been accepted by the secular western musical tradition…It also has an interesting story to it…A worthwhile addition to your collection… If you don't have it already.