There Is a Blessed Hope

1There is a blessed hope,
More precious and more bright Than all the joyless mockery The world esteems delight.

2There is a lovely star That lights the darkest gloom,
And sheds a peaceful radiance o'er The prospects of the tomb.

3There is a cheering voice That lifts the soul above,
Dispels the painful, anxious doubt,
And whispers,
"God is love."

4That voice from Calvary's height Proclaims the soul forgiven;
That star is revelation's light,
That hope, the hope of heaven.