We Have a Hope

Have we any hope within us of a life beyond the grave,
In the fair and vernal lands?
Do we know that when our earthly house by death shall be dissolved
We've a house not made with hands?

Blessed hope we have within us is an anchor to the soul,
It is both steadfast and sure;
It is founded on the promises of Father's written word,
And 'twill evermore endure.

Since we've walked the strait and narrow way our path has ever shone
Brighter brighter, day by day;
Hope within our hearts assures us it is better farther on,
It is brighter all the way.

Life will end in joyful singing, "I have fought a faithful fight,"
Then we'll lay our armor down;
And our spirits freed from earthly ties shall take their happy flight
To possess a starry crown.

We have a hope within our souls,
Brighter than the perfect day:
God has given us his Spirit.
And we want the world to hear it.
All our doubts are passed away.

I woke up this morning singing this. Sometimes an old song can impact with renewed blessings. How blessed it is to have this hope within us and to know beyond any questions that some day “our spirits freed from earthly ties shall take their happy flight to possess a starry crown” Amen.

And that middle verse sings: “Blessed hope we have within us is an anchor to the soul, it is both stead fast and sure. It is founded on the promises of of Father’s written word and shall ever more endure’ Oh I thank him for that this morning.