“Hope for the Hopeless”

“Hope for the Hopeless”

I’ve seen so many people
Pass before my eyes
Like weary figures in the passion play
I’ve watched them try to reach
And touch the stars above
But, oh, the stars are burning far away

I’ve seen so many stumble
When the light grows dim
Beneath the mantle of the night
And do we hear their cries
Above our pounding hearts
Or let them disappear from sight

Hope for the hopeless, hope for them all
Hope for the lonely, the stranger who calls
Rest for the restless, rest for their lives
Jesus, the hope for us all

And where are we
When all the prisoners ache to find
Freedom from their long-defeated souls
And will we build a fire of hope
Deep in their eyes
Beyond their long-forgotten goals

Hope for the hopeless, hope for them all
Hope for the lonely, the stranger who calls
Rest for the restless, rest for their lives
Jesus, the hope for us all

Where would we be without Your love
What would we sing without Your song
Where would we go without Your light
To light our ways
What would we feel without Your heart
What would we see without Your eyes
Oh, Jesus, we depend on You

Hope for the hopeless, hope for them all
Hope for the lonely, the stranger who calls
Rest for the restless, rest for their lives
Jesus, the hope for us all

Hope for the hopeless, hope for them all
Hope for the lonely, the stranger who calls…

~ Painting by Carlos Oliva