[Verse 1]
I saw someone so worn and torn,
With eager steps, push down the way,
Who long a heavy cross had borne,
Still looking for a brighter day;
And though the signs of stress and care,
Were deeply lined and written there.
I asked what kept their spirit up,
"Just this," they said, "the blessed hope."

[Verse 2]
Another stood with faith as a shield,
Who boldly faced the world’s cold frown,
And fought, unyielding, on the field,
To win an everlasting crown.
Though worn from work, pushed down by foes,
No bitter words or sighs arose;
I asked what kept their spirit up,
"Just this!" they said, "the blessed hope."

[Verse 3]
And there was one who left behind
The cherished friends of early years,
And gave up wealth with a willing mind,
To walk a path washed down with tears.
Through deepest pain and struggles long,
They still could sing a joyful song;
Oh, what can keep the spirit up?
It's this alone - the blessed hope.

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[Verse 4]
As travelers, we journey on,
Through shadowed lands of pain and gloom,
Through suffering, through hate and scorn,
Or standing right before the tomb,
Until our promised King shall come
To bring His weary people home,
Oh, what can keep our spirits up?
It's this alone - the blessed hope.