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

That drives all fears 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 pits

I find the Saviour there;

Through present sufferings, future's fears, 

He whispers "Courage!" in my ears, 

For I am safe in everlasting arms

And they will bring 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, 

Where I behold His face; 

Where sufferings cease and sorrows die, 

And every longing satisfied, 

And joy unspeakable will flood my soul, 

For I am truly home. 

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This is one of my favourite songs. There is such beauty in seeing how the Christian can still rejoice even in the midst of despair and suffering. The words "hope" and "home" are repeated in the beginning and end of each verse respectively, showing the link between our hope and our eternal home - with Christ. 

I like how there is progression in the song - moving from a deep-seated hope within the heart of the Christian, to the courage to face the external battles of the world, to when everything is made right in New Creation. The third verse brings everything to final completion, where the "sufferings" of verse 2 cease, and "deepest joy" of verse 1 will come in its entirety. 

What wonderful lyrics. :)