These are verses from Psalm, chapter 80. Three times the writer repeats, just about the same words. Once again the Israelites had  screwed up. Kinda like us! It is a prayer. Not because God can't hear. It might be because we need to say it until it sinks in!

"Turn us again to yourself, O God.
Look down on us in joy and love;
only then shall we be saved."

~ verse 3

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"Turn us again to yourself, O God of Hosts.
Look down on us in joy and love
 then shall we be saved."

~ verse 7

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"Turn us again to yourself, O God of heaven.
Look down on us,
your face aglow with joy and love---
only then shall we be saved."

~ verse 19

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Bible Commentary:  "Three times the writer (Asaph) calls on God to 'turn us again to yourself'. Repentance involves humbling ourselves and turning to God to receive his forgiveness and restoration. As we turn to God, He helps us to see ourselves more clearly, including our sin (turning our backs on God). And as we see our sin, the process of repentance must be repeated over and over again."

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