IRISH HYMN
O Blessed Hope
(Ephesians One)
SONG INFO
A new Irish hymn for church, choir and orchestra, beautifully written and arranged especially for congregational singing with lyrics that celebrate Ephesians 1. The melody is singable and easy to learn with a range of excellent sheet music resources for band, choir and full orchestra. A music and lyrics video or audio download also available for leading congregational singing in wholehearted praise.
This call to worship is a bold profession of the Christian faith. The chorus' climatic theme is that of resurrection hope and the finished work of Christ; a very suitable special hymn for Resurrection Sunday, and for weekly hymn singing alike. Very warmly recieved by churches and choirs in Ireland at first, this beautiful hymn has now left Ireland's wild coastline and travelled to an international audience.
The lyrical exposition of this text embraces some core doctrine of the Christian faith; an Irish heritage hymn that will serve generations.
LYRICS
Words and Music by Naomi Moss
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VERSE 1
O blessèd hope to which we’re called,
O praise the glories of His grace,
Proclaim the working of His pow’r
To all the saints who have believed.
VERSE 2
O word of truth on which we stand,
Inheritance by Christ obtained.
Come, know the mystery of His will:
Through Christ all things to God unite.
CHORUS 1
O blessèd hope of Christ for us,
Here full redemption through His blood.
O sing the riches of God’s grace
Set forth in Christ to bring Him praise!
This is the pow’r of God to us,
The resurrection of His Son.
Now seated high above all rule and pow’r,
The fullness of all things to come.
VERSE 3
With greater sight O let us see,
By wisdom of Your Spirit know,
And revelation to believe
What is the glory of our hope.
CHORUS 2
VERSE 4
How can it be that we so blessed
In Christ were chosen by Your love,
According to Your gracious will
And lavish measure of Your grace?
CHORUS 3