What If His People Prayed Lyrics
Casting Crowns
Lyrics
What if the armies of the Lord
Picked up and dusted off their swords
Vowed to set the captives free
And not let Satan have one more?
What if the church, for Heaven's sake
Finally stepped up to the plate
Took a stand upon God's promise
And stormed Hell's rusted gates?
What if His people prayed
And those who bare His name
Would humbly seek His face, yeah
And turn from their own ways?
And what would happen if we prayed
For those raised up to lead the way?
Then maybe kids in school could pray
And unborn children see light of day
What if the life that we pursue
Came from a hunger for the truth?
What if the family turned to Jesus
Stopped asking Oprah what to do?
What if His people prayed
And those who bare His name
Would humbly seek His face, yeah
And turn from their own ways?
He said that He would hear
His promise has been made
He'd answer loud and clear, yeah
If only we would pray
If My people called by My name
If they'll humble themselves and pray
If My people called by My name
If they'll humble themselves and pray
What if His people prayed
(If My people called by my name)
And those who bare His name
Would humbly seek His face, yeah
(If they'll humble themselves and pray)
And turn from their own ways?
He said that He would hear
(If My people called by my name)
His promise has been made
He'll answer loud and clear, yeah
(If they'll humble themselves and pray)
If only we would pray
What if His people prayed?
(If My people called by my name)
(If His people would pray)
(If they'll humble themselves and pray)
(If My people called by my name)
Song & Lyrics Facts
"What If His People Prayed" is a song by the Christian rock band Casting Crowns. It was released on their 2007 album The Altar and the Door.
Written by Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, and Matthew West, the lyrics of the song implore Christians to pray for others in order to bring about positive change in the world. The chorus states: "What if His people would pray? What if we'd seek Him today? What if we stepped out in faith? What if the music we made, moved the hand that holds the stars?" The song has been well-received by both fans and critics alike, with many noting its powerful message of prayer as an effective way to make a difference in the lives of those around us. Released in August 2007, it peaked at number 2 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and has since become one of Casting Crowns' most popular songs.