The Price of Revival
By John R. Rice
Lyrics
The long hours of praying, the burden, the tears;
The pleading with sinners though lonely, a stranger,
is repaid at the reaping up there.
Reaping, heavenly reaping!
For souls won down here.
and be satisfied fully o'er soul He's redeemed;
Compared to that reaping He scorned all His suffering
Tobe paid the reaping up there.
They vanish like mist and they wither like leaves;
But souls who are won by our tears and pleading
Will remain for our reaping up there.
How sad to appear at the Lord's judgment seat,
With no one we've won to trust Jesus our Saviour
To present at the reaping up there.
When payday shall come for the winner of souls!
Then they who've saved many by salvation story
Like the stars for ever, shall shine.
Bible Reference
The Price of Revival
About This Hymn
“The Price of Revival” is a hymn by John R. Rice emphasizing the cost and reward of evangelism and soul-winning. The hymn highlights that true revival involves effort, prayer, and sacrifice, and that each soul brought to Christ is of eternal value. It reminds believers that their labor in the Lord, though often unseen, will be rewarded at the judgment seat of Christ.
The hymn also contrasts earthly treasures and accomplishments with the eternal worth of saving souls. While material things fade and wither like leaves, the souls redeemed through faithful prayer and witness shine forever in glory. The verses challenge Christians to endure hardships, persist in prayer, and remain faithful to God’s call in bringing others to salvation.
Furthermore, “The Price of Revival” inspires both devotion and action. It encourages believers to look beyond temporary frustrations and focus on eternal outcomes, knowing that even lonely tears, burdens, and pleadings for sinners are precious to God. The hymn has been used in revival meetings and evangelistic campaigns to motivate prayerful perseverance and wholehearted service.
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Hymn Information
- Category: Hymn
- Author/Writer: John R. Rice (1957)
- Added: August 15, 2025
- Last Updated: August 15, 2025
- Views: 159
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