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Living Hope

By Austin Stone Worship

2,390 views Jun 22, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Austin Stone Worship's 'Living Hope' is a contemporary worship song that celebrates the gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe the separation between humanity and God due to sin, and how God's mercy and grace bridged that gap through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. The song emphasizes the resurrection, declaring that death has no power over believers because Christ is alive. It expresses gratitude for forgiveness and the hope found in Jesus, who is described as a 'living hope.' The song's triumphant chorus praises God for breaking chains and providing salvation.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

How great the chasm 

That lay between us. 

How high the mountain 

I could not climb. 

In desparation 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 finished the end is written 

Jesus Christ my living hope 


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 


Hallelujah praise the one who set me free 

Hallelujah death has lost it's grip on me 

You have broken every chain 

There's salvation in Your name 

Jesus Christ my living hope 


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 

(repeat) 


Jesus Yours is the victory 

Hallelujah praise the one who set me free 

Hallelujah death has lost it's grip on me 

You have broken every chain 

There's salvation in Your name 

Jesus Christ my living hope 


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