Romans 5:1-2 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
[2] By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
As born again believers, we have a blessed hope.
Romans 8:28 tells us that all things are going to work together for good as we trust the Lord for our needs.
We know that nothing is going to separate us from the love of God, Rom. 8:39.
We know that Jesus is coming one day to take us to Heaven and we will forever live with Him, 1 Thes. 4:16,17.
We have many reasons to rejoice in hope.
Whispering Hope
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Soft as the voice of an angel, — Breathing a lesson unheard, — Hope with a gentle persuasion — Whispers her comforting word: — Wait till the darkness is over, — Wait till the tempest is done, — Hope for the sunshine tomorrow, — After the shower is gone.
CHORUS:
Whispering hope, oh, how welcome thy voice, — Making my heart in its sorrow rejoice.
If, in the dusk of the twilight, — Dim be the region afar, — Will not the deepening darkness Brighten the glimmering star? — Then when the night is upon us, — Why should the heart sink away? — When the dark midnight is over, — Watch for the breaking of day.
Hope, as an anchor so steadfast, — Rends the dark veil for the soul, — Whither the Master has entered, — Robbing the grave of its goal; — Come then, oh, come, glad fruition, — Come to my sad, weary heart; — Come, O Thou blest hope of glory, — Never, oh, never depart.
Septimus Winner 1868
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