Key: F
Introduction:
F/A C Dm7 C F2 F
There is a hope that burns within my heart,
Dm C F G
That gives me strength for every passing day
F/A G/B C F G C
A glimpse of glory now revealed in meagre part,
Am G F C
I stand in Christ, with sins forgiven
Dm E Am G C
And Christ in me, the hope of heaven!
C/E F C/E E Am
My highest calling and my deepest joy,
F6 C G7 C
To make His will my home.
Verse
F/A C Dm7 C F2 F
There is a hope that lifts my weary head,
Dm C F G
A consolation strong against despair,
F/A G/B C F G C
That when the world has plunged me in its deepest pit,
C/E F G
I find the Saviour there!
Am G F C
Through present sufferings, future's fear,
Dm E Am G C
He whispers 'courage' in my ear.
C/E F C/E E Am
For I am safe in everlasting arms,
F6 C G7 C
And they will lead me home.
Verse
F/A C Dm7 C F2 F
There is a hope that stands the test of time,
Dm C F G
That lifts my eyes beyond the beckoning grave,
F/A G/B C F G C
To see the matchless beauty of a day divine
C/E F G
When I behold His face!
Am G F C
When sufferings cease and sorrows die,
Dm E Am G C
And every longing satisfied.
C/E F C/E E Am
Then joy unspeakable will flood my soul,
F6 C G7 C
For I am truly home