Our Jesus is the God of hope;
by Richard Burnham·1814·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on Ps 71:5; Lam 3:24-26; Rom 5:2
1
Our Jesus is the God of hope;
He works it by his power;
It holds the weak believer up,
In the distressing hour.
2
The darkest cloud hope pierces through,
And waits upon the Lord,
Expects to prove that all is true
Throughout the sacred word.
3
True hope looks out for blessing great;
And, though they're long delayed,
Yet hope's determined still to wait,
Until they are conveyed.
4
Hope long will wait, and wait again,
And ne'er can give it up,
Till the blest Lamb, who once was slain,
Appears the God of hope.