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Living Hope

By Allan Scott

1,815 views Jul 2, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Allan Scott's 'Living Hope' is a worship song celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the salvation it brings. The lyrics describe humanity's separation from God due to sin, and how God's grace bridged that gap through Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The song emphasizes that Jesus' victory over death gives believers forgiveness, freedom from sin, and eternal hope. It references the empty tomb and the promise of new life. The chorus praises God for breaking every chain and providing salvation. The song is rooted in the Easter narrative and the core Christian belief in resurrection.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Verse 1

How great the chasm that lay between us

How high the mountain I could not climb

In desperation, I turned to heaven

And spoke Your name into the night

Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness

Tore through the shadows of my soul

The work is ?nished, the end is written

Jesus Christ, my living hope


Verse 2

Who could imagine so great a mercy?

What heart could fathom such boundless grace?

The God of ages stepped down from glory

To wear my sin and bear my shame

The cross has spoken, I am forgiven

The King of kings calls me His own

Beautiful Savior, I'm Yours forever

Jesus Christ, my living hope


Chorus

Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free

Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me

You have broken every chain

There's salvation in Your name

Jesus Christ, my living hope

Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free

Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me

You have broken every chain

There's salvation in Your name

Jesus Christ, my living hope


Verse 3

Then came the morning that sealed the promise

Your buried body began to breathe

Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion

Declared the grave has no claim on me

Then came the morning that sealed the promise

Your buried body began to breathe

Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion

Declared the grave has no claim on me

Jesus, Yours is the victory, whoa!


Outro

Jesus Christ, my living hope

Oh God, You are my living hope


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