B. Porter

7.7.7.6.

LET there be hope today, Lord,

Hope as I watch and pray, Lord,

Hope of a sunlit way, Lord,

In the dark day give hope.

2

Hope when the waves roll high, Lord,

Hope when the winds sweep by, Lord,

Hope through a storm-rent sky, Lord,

Into my heart send hope.

3

Hope that the clouds may clear, Lord,

Hope that dispels each fear, Lord,

Hope because Thou art near, Lord,

So let me wait in hope.

4

In hope ’gainst hope, I wait, Lord,

Faced by some fast-barred gate, Lord,

Hope never says too late, Lord,

Therefore in Thee I hope.

5

Hope though the night be long, Lord

Hope of a glowing dawn, Lord,

Morning must break in song, Lord,

For we are saved by hope.