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We Won't Stay Silent
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Tim Hughes and Steven Curtis Chapman's song "We Won't Stay Silent" is a passionate worship anthem urging believers to pray fervently and proclaim God's presence in their communities. The lyrics express a desperate dependence on the Holy Spirit, who intercedes with groans too deep for words, and a plea for God to move in cities and streets. The repeated declaration "We won't stay silent anymore" emphasizes a commitment to vocal faith and persistent prayer. The song encourages a prayerful people, asking God to shake them and teach them to pray, reflecting a theme of surrender and intercession.
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Jesus, You are here with us
Our hearts are being stirred
Spirit intercede for us
With groans too deep for words
And teach us how to pray
Could we be a prayerful people?
Shake us up today, Lord
We're calling out on our knees
Desperate Lord, for You to be
In our cities, in our streets
Lifted high for all to see
We won't stay silent anymore
We won't stay silent anymore
Holy Father, hear our cry
We're knocking on Your door
Help us Lord to persevere
You know we long for more
Teach us how to pray
Could we be a prayerful people?
Shake us up today, Lord
We're calling out on our knees
Desperate Lord, for You to be
In our cities, in our streets
Lifted high for all to see
We won't stay silent anymore
We won't stay silent anymore
Oh, oh, won't stay silent
Won't stay silent
Oh, oh, won't stay silent
Won't stay silent
Oh, oh, we won't stay silent
Won't stay silent
Oh, oh, we won't stay silent
We're calling out on our knees
Desperate Lord, for You to be
In our cities, in our streets
Lifted high for all to see
We're calling out on our knees
Desperate Lord, for You to be
In our cities, in our streets
Lifted high for all to see
We won't stay silent anymore
We won't stay silent anymore
We won't stay silent anymore
We won't stay silent anymore