1 Peter 1:3‑9 (KJV)
Song 1: Lively Hope Arise
Intro (spoken )
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…”
Verse 1
Morning breaks with mercy new; Grave‑clothes lie, the tomb is through. Love has rolled the stone aside— Rise, my soul, in hope alive.
Chorus
Lively hope, arise! Lift your praise unto the skies. Jesus lives and so shall we; Death is lost to victory. Lively hope, arise! Lift your praise unto the skies. Jesus lives and so shall we; Death is lost to victory.
Verse 2
Trials burn yet faith refines; Light eternal ever shines. Kept by power, sealed by grace, We will run this holy race.
Chorus
Lively hope, arise! Lift your praise unto the skies. Jesus lives and so shall we; Death is lost to victory. Lively hope, arise! Lift your praise unto the skies. Jesus lives and so shall we; Death is lost to victory.
Bridge
No storm can shake our song, For Christ has made us strong— Begotten from above, Held fast in endless love.
Chorus
Lively hope, arise! Lift your praise unto the skies. Jesus lives and so shall we; Death is lost to victory. Lively hope, arise! Lift your praise unto the skies. Jesus lives and so shall we; Death is lost to victory.
Outro
Hope alive—He reigns! Hope alive—He reigns forever!
Song 2: Abound in Hope
Intro (spoken)
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing…”
Verse 1
As we leave this sacred place, Carry forth His truth and grace; He who called us will sustain, Guiding, guarding, still the same.
Chorus
Abound in hope, go forth in peace, The Spirit’s power shall never cease. Joy overflowing, hearts made new— The God of hope walks with you. Abound in hope, go forth in peace, The Spirit’s power shall never cease. Joy overflowing, hearts made new— The God of hope walks with you.
Verse 2
Shadows fade before His light; Faith grows strong in every fight. Let the nations see and know Christ within us, glory’s glow.
Chorus
Abound in hope, go forth in peace, The Spirit’s power shall never cease. Joy overflowing, hearts made new— The God of hope walks with you. Abound in hope, go forth in peace, The Spirit’s power shall never cease. Joy overflowing, hearts made new— The God of hope walks with you.
Bridge
Hope unshaken, joy unbound— Hear the victory trumpet sound! Peace like rivers gently flow; Every step, His mercies show.
Chorus
Abound in hope, go forth in peace, The Spirit’s power shall never cease. Joy overflowing, hearts made new— The God of hope walks with you. Abound in hope, go forth in peace, The Spirit’s power shall never cease. Joy overflowing, hearts made new— The God of hope walks with you.
Outro
Go in peace… Abound in hope… Amen.
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