Verse 1:
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My hope rests firm on Jesus Christ,
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He is my only plea:
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though all the world should point and scorn,
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His ransom leaves me free,
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His ransom leaves me free
Verse 2:
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My hope sustains me as I strive
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and strain towards the goal;
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though I still stumble in - to sin,
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His death paid for it all,
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His death paid for it all.
Verse 3:
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My hope provides me with a spur
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to help me run this race:
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I know my tears will turn to joy
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the day I see His face
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the day I see His face.
Verse 4:
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My hope is to be with my Lord,
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to know as I am known:
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to serve Him gladly all my days
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in praise before His throne,
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in praise before His throne.