About the Song
Few voices in gospel music carry the emotional weight and spiritual conviction of Reverend Jimmy Swaggart. In his stirring performance of “It’s Beginning to Rain,” Swaggart delivers more than a song—he offers a prophetic invitation, a tender cry to a weary world on the edge of revival.
With his hands resting gently on the piano and his heart lifted in worship, Swaggart sings of a spiritual outpouring—the rain not of water, but of mercy. The lyrics speak of open windows of heaven and the promise of refreshing to those who are dry and desperate. And as he sings, you can feel it: this is no performance. This is ministry.
“It’s beginning to rain, hear the voice of the Father / Saying, ‘Whosoever will, come drink of my water’…”
With those opening lines, Swaggart’s voice—gravelly, heartfelt, and unmistakably sincere—reaches into the soul. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. The Spirit moves not in polished production, but in the raw, tearful honesty of a man who has lived through storms and still stands with arms raised.
The piano swells gently, the organ follows close behind, and before long the sanctuary is filled with something that feels like hope being poured out. And when the choir joins him, it’s as if heaven itself is harmonizing. It’s a reminder that revival isn’t always loud—it begins with a whisper, with a drop, with a song like this.
“It’s Beginning to Rain” is more than music. It’s a call to open the heart, to receive the grace of God like rain on parched ground. And in Swaggart’s voice, you don’t just hear the message—you believe it.
For those who have followed his ministry, this song stands as one of his most anointed and enduring moments—a timeless invitation to come, to drink, to be filled again.