Hope

Our hope is in the Lord. The one that never fails.

Who takes away our sadness, and whatever else that ails.

A shield against all our foes, so big and strong

A teacher telling us what’s right from what's wrong.

On my knees I tremble in reverence to our Lord.

The one who won’t bring peace, but the sword.

Not everyone follows the path that I take.

I pray, cry out for them. Oh, my heart aches.

Find strength in the Lord, Almighty Divine.

I trust Lord, I pray, your will become mine.

Still I struggle, my heart and my head.

I’m unclean, filthy, unlike the Lord who bled.

You paid for my sins. I held you there.

It was I, Lord, who pierced nails in your hands. I did it. I swear.

Yet you forgive me each time I fall flat

You believe in me, even when I scat.

For that I hold on to you, your love for me.

Ever draw nearer, Lord. You set me free.