There is a hope

There is a hope that burns within my heart
That gives me strength for every passing day
 A glimpse of glory now revealed in meagre part  
Yet drives all doubt away  
I stand in Christ with sins forgiven  
And Christ in me the hope of heaven  
My highest calling and my deepest joy  
To make His will my home.  

There is a hope that lifts my weary head  
A consolation strong against despair  
That when the world has plunged me in its deepest pit  
I find the Saviour there  
Through present sufferings future's fear
He whispers courage in my ear  
For I am safe in everlasting arms  
And they will lead me home.
 

There is a hope that stands the test of time
That lifts my eyes beyond the beckoning grave
To see the matchless beauty of a day divine
When I behold His face
When sufferings cease and sorrows die
And every longing satisfied
Then joy unspeakable will flood my soul
For I am truly home