Upheld by Hope

Verse 1

Upheld by hope—a glorious hope As days and years roll by; The coming of our Lord and king Is surely drawing nigh.

Verse 2

Upheld by hope all toil is sweet With this glad thought in view, The Master may appear tonight To call His servants true.

Verse 3

Upheld by hope—that wondrous hope, That I shall see His face, And to His likeness be conformed When I have run the race.

Verse 4

Upheld by hope in darkest days Faith can the light descry: The deepening glory in the east Proclaims deliverance nigh!

Verse 5

Upheld by hope, Belovèd one, I hear the Bridegroom say, Awake! arise! go forth to meet My chariot on its way.

Verse 6

Upheld by hope, how glad the heart! My soul is on the wing! E’en now His hand is on the door He comes—my glorious king!