During the next two decades Carman changed the face of Christian music and evolved contemporary evangelism into what it is today. Carman established "Carman World Outreach," a non-profit organization that helps touch the lives of literally millions of people worldwide. Billboard Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by first naming him "Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year" in 1990. He has received numerous gold and platinum albums and videos. Even with all this success, the heartbeat of this Champion for Christ continues to beat strong for the souls of people who need Jesus. As an outflow of this passion, Carman had more than 50,000 people attend his "Music for Peace" crusade in Johannesburg, South Africa. These numbers topped the charts as his largest concert crusade ever, until more than 70,000 people packed the legendary Texas Stadium, making it the largest Christian concert in history.
For over 26 years, Carman has entertained, encouraged and preached the Gospel to millions-crossing denominational, cultural and ethnic lines. During this time, he has never compromised the call to take the Gospel to every person.
Carman died on February 16, 2021 (28 days after his 65th birthday) in a Las Vegas hospital, after a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. He was survived by his ex-wife, five stepchildren and ten step-grandchildren.
Revive Us Oh Lord
Carman Lyrics
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Lord Your fruit we’ve ceased to bear
We lack the power we once knew in our prayers
That gentle voice from heaven
We cease to hear and know
The fact that He has risen no longer stirs our soul
Revive us oh Lord
And cleanse us from our impurities
And make us holy
Hear our cry
And revive us oh Lord
Though we’ve been unfaithful
We have never been disowned
The spirit that raised Christ from the dead
Compels us to His throne!
Revive us oh Lord
Revive us oh Lord
And cleanse us from our impurities
And make us holy
Hear our cry
And revive us,
Revive us oh Lord
Revive us oh Lord
And cleanse us from our impurities
And make us holy
Hear our cry
And revive us …oh Lord!
Revive us oh Lord
Revive us oh Lord
And cleanse us from our impurities …
In Carman's song "Revive Us Oh Lord," the lyrics talk about how we have turned away from the ways of God and have ceased to bear His fruit. The power we once knew in prayer is gone, and we no longer hear that gentle voice from heaven. The fact that Jesus has risen no longer stirs our soul, and we have become impure. But despite our unfaithfulness, we have never been disowned by God, and the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead compels us to His throne. The song is a cry for God to revive us and make us holy once again.
In essence, the song is a call to return to God and seek His forgiveness, asking Him to reignite the fire in our hearts and renew our faith. It acknowledges that we have fallen short, but also that we have the hope and assurance of God's grace and mercy. In a world filled with so much uncertainty and turmoil, "Revive Us Oh Lord" reminds us that we serve a God who is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and heal our land.
Line by Line Meaning
We’ve turned from Your ways
We have abandoned the path of righteousness that You have laid out for us.
Lord Your fruit we’ve ceased to bear
Your teachings and our obedience to them are no longer producing the intended results in our lives.
We lack the power we once knew in our prayers
Our spiritual connection with You is weakening and we feel a diminished sense of Your power in our prayers.
That gentle voice from heaven
We no longer hear the comforting and guiding voice of God that we once relied on.
We cease to hear and know
We are losing touch with God's communications and presence in our lives.
The fact that He has risen no longer stirs our soul
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is no longer having a profound impact on our spiritual life and motivation.
And make us holy
Cleanse us from our sins and impurities, and help us to live a sanctified life.
Though we’ve been unfaithful
Despite our past failures and lack of devotion to You,
We have never been disowned
You have never abandoned us, even when we have turned away from You.
The spirit that raised Christ from the dead
The Holy Spirit, which has the power to raise the dead, resides within us as believers.
Compels us to His throne!
The Holy Spirit motivates us to approach God's throne and seek His mercy and grace.
Hear our cry
Listen to our plea for restoration and spiritual renewal.
And revive us oh Lord
Bring us back to life and fill us anew with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Revive us…oh Lord!
Empower and refresh us with the Holy Spirit, Lord!
And cleanse us from our impurities
Purify us of our sins and wrongdoing.
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shog4267
RIP to the greatest contemporary Christian artist ever
@sandyharris5508
Revive us oh Lord. I love this song. I remember getting this album for free from my children's Sunday School. It was a cassette. This album helped me fight a battle against depression. Love you, Jesus.
@windsofchange31
Then after revive and repentance, we come to this one...if you don't like the visuals just listen to the words..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4viNTjCH4o
ha ha yeah cassettes, still got my old worn ones too. Every word, every promise made to us, He will not only fulfill, but He will restore the yrs. and renew our youth sister.
@roxiegs348
I pray we all ask this sincerely. Carman, today you left this world but left us such great music to carry us on until our appointed days. You will be missed.
@sewashburn0529
RIP Carman. Thank you for all of your music.
@Reub3
Rest in Glory Brother.
You finished the race and there was victory in your ministry.
@Judithio
I love this song. It is time for the churches to wake up and pray to Lord to bring a great revival in these last days. Amen...
@joeleanairvine6688
So, interesting that you wrote "in these last days" 10 years ago. If that isn't a hint that you are an alarmist, what would prove to you that you believe in a unnter fable.
@barbnxo
Jesus, now... more than ever, revive this world! 🌎 Turn our hearts towards you in these days! Revive us Oh Lord!!!
@Heavenschild4Jesus
Carman never held back. I always loved his music videos, including Witch's Invitation, Revival in the Land and The Champion. He was spiritually strong, and may we carry the torch he left for us to share Jesus Christ to a lost and spiritually dying world. Well done, Carman! R.I.P. precious friend. We all loved you and always will