Hope and Help

"In thee, O LORD, do I hope… Make haste to help me, O Lord my Salvation" (Psalm 38:15,22). "I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness… to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me… Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great" (Acts 26:16-22).

Our hope and help is from above

Through Christ, the Lord of our salvation,

That we may show His light and love

To every kindred, tongue, and nation.

When Christ appeared with great surprise

To make a minister of Paul,

The Lord sent him to open eyes,

And he was faithful to his call. 

By Christ we likewise are ordained

To shine in darkness with His light

As warriors who have been trained

Against the gates of hell to fight. 

O Lord, our hope and help is found

From You alone, our God and Savior, 

To show Your mercies that abound

As we proclaim Your saving favor.