Shake Us Again
Juanita Bynum's "Shake Us Again Recitation" is a passionate prayer for spiritual revival and renewal. The song uses the metaphor of being shaken by God to describe a transformative experience that breaks down pride and complacency. Bynum references the biblical figure Job, acknowledging times of feeling broken and tested, yet expressing trust that God's shaking is purposeful. The lyrics plead for God's glory and presence to stir believers, asking Him not to forsake them but to continue the refining work. It's a heartfelt cry for personal and corporate awakening, emphasizing dependence on God's wisdom and faithfulness through trials.
[Chorus:]
Shake us again,
shake us again,
only You can shake us again.
Shake us again,
shake us again,
only You can shake us again.
[Verse 1:]
Early in the morning, before the break of day,
take Your loving hands and shake us again.
Shake us with Your glory, as bright as the morning star,
Lord, don't forsake us, but shake us again.
[Chorus]
[Verse 2:]
Sometimes I feel like Job, broken asunder,
shaken to pieces, set up for the mob.
But Lord you know what's best,
to get us through our test,
and we wont rebel as You shake us again.
[Chorus]