Psalm 85: Restore Us, Lord

Psalm 85 is a beautiful prayer for restoration, forgiveness, and revival, celebrating God’s mercy and expressing hope for renewed blessing and peace. It’s perfect for a hope-filled worship song that invites God to revive His people and bring healing.

✝️ Psalm 85: A Song of Restoration and Hope

🎵 Song Title: “Restore Us, Lord (Psalm 85)”

🎯 Theme:

A heartfelt plea for God to forgive, revive, and bless His people. The psalm acknowledges God’s past mercy and looks forward in hope to His restoration, peace, and salvation. It beautifully captures the longing for God’s presence to bring new life and righteousness.

🔑 Key Verses:

“You, Lord, showed favor to Your land and restored the fortunes of Jacob.” — v.1

“Restore us again, God our Savior, and put away Your displeasure toward us.” — v.4

“Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.” — v.9

“Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.” — v.10

🎶 Lyrics (Based on Psalm 85:1–13)

Verse 1 (Psalm 85:1–3)

You showed Your favor, Lord so kind,

Restored our land, gave peace of mind.

Forgive our sins, turn back Your face,

Revive Your church with endless grace.

Chorus (Psalm 85:4–7)

Restore us, Lord, come heal our land,

Renew Your mercy by Your hand.

Save Your people, bring us peace,

From all our struggles, grant release.

Verse 2 (Psalm 85:8–10)

Let us hear what God will say,

He speaks of love to light our way.

Faithfulness and righteousness meet,

In Your presence, joy is sweet.

Bridge (Psalm 85:11–13)

Love and truth forever kiss,

Peace and justice in perfect bliss.

Salvation’s path is open wide,

With God our help, we will abide.

Final Chorus (Lifted)

Restore us, Lord, in mercy’s name,

Let righteousness and peace proclaim.

Your glory dwells within our land,

By Your Spirit’s mighty hand.