Daniel Webster Whittle was born in 1840 in Massachusetts, U.S. In his later years he was known as Major Daniel Whittle. Even though he obtained a high position in the military service, he lost an arm, in the war which was fought at Vicksburg. 

While he spent his days in the military hospital in sadness, he asked for something to read. One gentleman gave him a New Testament to read. He read it and believed in Jesus.

After some time, he was asked to pray for a boy who was on the verge of death. As he knelt down at the bed of the boy, he prayed for the boy after committing his own life completely. A great peace emanated on the face of the boy. He went to be with the Lord. Nonetheless, Daniel became a new person. The hope that he will see the boy again in the presence of the Lord strengthened him. The following years he committed his life as a soldier of the kingdom of God.

The great tragedy in the life of Daniel could have thrown his life into depression. Nevertheless, he received Jesus the source of all blessings and composed a song. Ten thousands sang that song and rejoiced in Christ!!

There shall be showers of blessing:

This is the promise of love;

There shall be seasons refreshing,

Sent from the Savior above.

Showers of blessing,

Showers of blessing we need:

Mercy-drops round us are falling,

But for the showers, we plead.

In how many marriage ceremonies, in how many Christian gatherings, this song has been sung… Send O Lord, seasons of refreshing… O Lord, mercy drops are not adequate, rather we plead for showers, O God…Let our dry lives become fruitful! Amen. 

Do you face dryness in your life? This is a prayer song. Pray right now…

There shall be showers of blessing:

This is the promise of love;

There shall be seasons refreshing,

Sent from the Savior above.

Showers of blessing,

Showers of blessing we need:

Mercy-drops round us are falling,

But for the showers, we plead.

There shall be showers of blessing,

Precious reviving again;

Over the hills and the valleys,

Sound of abundance of rain.

There shall be showers of blessing;

Send them upon us, O Lord;

Grant to us now a refreshing,

Come, and now honor Thy Word.

There shall be showers of blessing:

Oh, that today they might fall,

Now as to God we’re confessing,

Now as on Jesus we call!

There shall be showers of blessing,

If we but trust and obey;

There shall be seasons refreshing,

If we let God have His way.