The Blessed Hope

Verse 1

But can it be that I should prove For ever faithful to thy love, From sin for ever cease? I thank thee for the blessèd hope; It lifts my drooping spirit up, It gives me back my peace.

Chorus

He lives, He lives, I know that my redeemer lives.

Verse 2

In thee, O Lord, I put my trust, Mighty and merciful and just; Thy sacred word is passed; And I, who dare thy word receive, Without committing sin shall live, Shall live to God at last.

Verse 3

I rest in thine almighty power; The name of Jesus is a tower That hides my life above; Thou canst, thou will my helper be; My confidence is all in thee, The faithful God of love.

Verse 4

Wherefore, in never-ceasing prayer, My soul to thy continual care I faithfully commend; Assured that thou through life shalt save, And show thyself beyond the grave My everlasting friend.