Born into this world, lost and full of sin, Walking down a road, where darkness always wins. But then a light broke through, a love that set me free, Jesus paid the price, for all eternity. Now I got a hope, that burns within my soul, A promise of forever, making me whole. Through the storms of life, I will not be afraid, 'Cause my hope's in Jesus, a foundation that's been laid. He conquered death and hell, rose up to set me free, That's why I sing about, my living hope, you see. It's a hope that never fades, a love that won't let go, A living hope in Jesus, that's all I need to know. "We have a living hope, unshakable and true Purchased by His blood, forever new Through trials we may face, our faith will not be deterred 'Cause we have a living hope, in Christ our risen Lord. I walk this dusty road, feelin' kinda strange, Like I don't belong here, things just never arrange Themselves the way they should, the values seem so wrong, Singing a different song, where I really belong. This world is not my home, I'm just a-passin' through, Seekin' a city, where everything is new. My heart is set on high, where the streets are paved with gold, A story yet untold, it's there I'll find my fold. So I keep on marchin' on, with my eyes upon the prize, Reaching for the heavens, beyond the starlit skies. A stranger in this world, but heaven's my reward, Walking with my Savior, forever with the Lord. "We're just strangers in this world, passing through Our citizenship is in heaven, forever true Though trials and hardships may come our way We'll fix our eyes on Jesus, day by day." Used to walk in darkness, blinded by the night, Living for myself, never shining any light. But then I heard a call, a whisper in my ear, "Come and follow me, cast away all fear." I'm called to be holy, set apart from sin, Letting Jesus change me, from deep within. It ain't easy livin' right, in this world gone wrong, But with the Spirit's power, I can stay strong. So I put on righteousness, like armor for the fight, Shining like a beacon, a holy, guiding light. Called to holiness, a life that's pure and true, Living for my Savior, in all I say and do. "We're called to holiness, set apart and free To live a life that honors, eternally With hearts of love, we'll walk in grace Reflecting Christ in every time and place." Sometimes the road gets rough, and the tears begin to fall, Seems like the darkness, is closing in on all. The pain can be so deep, it cuts you to the core, Makes you wonder what you're fighting for, anymore. But even in the suffering, a hope begins to rise, A promise of redemption, reflected in the skies. I know that Jesus suffered, He knows my every pain, And through His sacrifice, I'll rise again. So I hold on to my faith, when the storm is raging strong, Knowing that the victory, will come before too long. Suffering with hope, I lift my voice and sing, 'Cause joy is comin' in the morning, the hope that Jesus brings. First Peter First Peter

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