Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion: speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent; save us, your people, from consuming passion, who by our own false hopes and aims are spent. Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, bringing to hungry souls the bread of life: still let your Spirit unto us be given to heal earth's wounds and end her bitter strife. Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, showing to wandering souls the path of light: walk now beside us, lest the tempting byways lure us away from you to endless night. Hope of the world, who by your cross did save us from death and dark despair, from sin and guilt: we render back the love your mercy gave us; take now our lives and use them as you will. Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious, who by this sign did conquer grief and pain: we would be faithful to your gospel glorious; you are our Lord, and you forever reign!
HOPE OF THE WORLD
First Line:
Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion: speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent;
Songbook: All Creation Sings
Page Number: 1085
Song Key: A minor
Language: English
Authors: Georgie Harkness
Tune Name: DONNE SECOURS
Themes: Commitment, discipleship
Composer: "Trente quatre pseaumes de David", Geneva, 1551;
Arranger: Claude Goudimel
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Copyrights
- Hope Publishing
- Public Domain
License
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