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Backstory:

This is a song I started a few months ago as part of a project for our church. Since then, I have broadened the lyric to make it conducive for more than our specific use. I have written the music as well as the lyric and it is me singing it. This arrangement is a simple piano/vocal, but easily conducive to a worship band arrangement or possibly a choral setting. Thanks for listening!

Lyrics:

                                                  
HOPE LIVES

Verse 1
From the first cry of life 'til our final earthly breath
From the moment we awaken ‘til we lay down to rest
You stir within our hungry hearts the need to know there's more
Hope lives. Hope lives

Verse 2
From the orphan in Uganda to the merchant in Nepal
From the captive to the free man that lives inside us all
You plant dreams of forever things that someday we will see
Hope lives. Hope lives.

CHORUS
Hope lives	In your mighty name, Lord Jesus
Hope lives	In the promise of your Word
Hope lives 	In the resurrection power of your grace
And in trusting you we know…(2nd time to Bridge)
Hope lives 
 
Verse 3
When we find ourselves in darkness, and we’re lost inside the night
When the world is going crazy and everything’s a fight
You reach us with the peace we seek that’s only found in You
Hope lives. Hope lives.

Bridge:
Hope was laid into the grave
Wrapped up in our sin
But death could not suppress your life
You rose to live again!
 
©2012 Words and Music by Kara K. Smith
Recorded by Kara Smith