Verse 1F/ACDm7CFsus2F
There is a hope that burns within my heart,
DmCFG
That gives me strength for every passing day;
F/AG/BCFFGCA glimpse of glory now revealed in meagre part,
C/EFG
Yet drives all doubt away:
AmGFC
I stand in Christ, with sins forgiven;
DmEAmGC
And Christ in me, the hope of heaven!
C/EFC/EEAm
My highest calling and my deepest joy,
F6CG7C
To make His will my home.
Verse 2F/ACDm7CFsus2F
There is a hope that lifts my weary head,
DmCFGA consolation strong against despair,
F/AG/BCFFGC
That when the world has plunged me in its deepest pit,
C/EFG
I find the Saviour there!
AmGFC
Through present sufferings, future's fear,
DmEAmGC
He whispers 'courage' in my ear.
C/EFC/EEAm
For I am safe in everlasting arms,
F6CG7C
And they will lead me home.
Verse 3F/ACDm7CFsus2F
There is a hope that stands the test of time,
DmCFG
That lifts my eyes beyond the beckoning grave,
F/AG/BCFFGC
To see the matchless beauty of a day divine
C/EFG
When I behold His face!
AmGFC
When sufferings cease and sorrows die,
DmEAmGC
And every longing satisfied.
C/EFC/EEAm
Then joy unspeakable will flood my soul,
F6CG7C
For I am truly home
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