Blessed Hope....a hymn

Blessed Hope

A Hymn

(In Memory of Belinda)

*Published in 2011 Red Clay Review

Blessed Hope of Reunion,

Assurance we’ll meet once again

When I break the chains that bind me

To this body of burden and sin.

Blessed Hope of Redemption,

To glimpse my dear Savior’s face.

To have Him whisper, “Well done child,”

And feel His loving embrace.

If it wasn’t for that, I would crumble,

Weighted down with my sad load of grief,

But praise God that He has provided

Hope for my soul’s sweet relief.

Blessed Hope of Reward for

Those deeds I did in His name

Whilst striving to win souls for Jesus

Instead of vain riches or fame.

Blessed Hope of Rejoicing,

Together we’ll sing of His love.

Never again to be parted,

That’s the promise He’s given to us.

If it wasn’t for that, I would crumble

Weighted down with my sad load of grief,

But praise God that He has provided

Hope for my soul’s sweet relief!