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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
Bb
About this Hymn
We wanted to write a song about trusting in the Lord even through all the struggles, and hoping in the Lord all the way through life. Each verse looks at things that often turn us away from the Lord: (1) questions that are hard to answer, (2) sins that are hard to say sorry for or bring us shame, and (3) sufferings that feel too hard to bear. The chorus is a reminder to continue to set our hope in Christ, who loved us first and is strong enough to hold our whole lives.
Lyrics
Verse 1
When this life of trials tests my faith, I set my hope on Jesus. When the questions come and doubts remain, I set my hope on Jesus. For the deepest wounds that time won't heal, there's a joy that runs still deeper. There's a truth that's more than all I feel; I set my hope on Jesus.
Chorus
I set my hope on Jesus, my rock, my only trust, who set his heart upon me first; I set my hope on Jesus.
Verse 2
Though I falter in this war with sin, I set my hope on Jesus. When I fail the fight and sink within, I set my hope on Jesus. Though the shame would drown me in its sea, and I dread the waves of justice, I will cast my life on Calvary; I set my hope on Jesus.
Verse 3
Though the world call me to leave my Lord, I set my hope on Jesus. Though it offer all its vain rewards, I set my hope on Jesus. Though this heart of mine be prone to stray, give me grace enough to finish. Till I worship on that final day, I set my hope on Jesus.
When this life of trials tests my faith, I set my hope on Jesus. When the questions come and doubts remain, I set my hope on Jesus. For the deepest wounds that time won't heal, there's a joy that runs still deeper. There's a truth that's more than all I feel; I set my hope on Jesus.
Chorus
I set my hope on Jesus, my rock, my only trust, who set his heart upon me first; I set my hope on Jesus.
Verse 2
Though I falter in this war with sin, I set my hope on Jesus. When I fail the fight and sink within, I set my hope on Jesus. Though the shame would drown me in its sea, and I dread the waves of justice, I will cast my life on Calvary; I set my hope on Jesus.
Verse 3
Though the world call me to leave my Lord, I set my hope on Jesus. Though it offer all its vain rewards, I set my hope on Jesus. Though this heart of mine be prone to stray, give me grace enough to finish. Till I worship on that final day, I set my hope on Jesus.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Matt Papa © 2023 Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Love Your Enemies Publishing / Messenger Hymns (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)