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I Place My Hope
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Aug 6, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Ellie Holcomb's song "Place My Hope" is a heartfelt prayer for rescue and peace amid life's troubles. The lyrics express feelings of loneliness, fear, and shame, while turning to God as a saving hand and prince of peace. The song emphasizes lifting one's eyes from fragile circumstances and placing hope in God's mercy and love. It also touches on the need for guidance, truth, and forgiveness, and affirms that those who hope in God's grace will not be ashamed. The overall message is one of trust and reliance on God's faithfulness during difficult times.
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The troubles of my heart they're tearing me apart
How I need Your saving hand to grant me a new start
Lonely and afraid, I call upon Your name
Save me from my enemies and cover all my shame
I will lift my eyes from this fragile life
For you will rescue me, you are my prince of peace
And I lift up my soul to you who makes things whole
Oh, mercy love of old, in you I place my hope
I place my hope
So guide me in Your truth, be my strong refuge
Oh, forgive my doubting heart and lead me back to You
Help me to believe, Your love is all I need
Even when the storm is strong You will provide for me
I will lift my eyes from this fragile life
For you will rescue me, you are my prince of peace
And I lift up my soul to you who makes things whole
Oh, mercy love of old, in you I place my hope
I place my hope, I place my hope
Even in my darkest place, there's a promise I will claim
Those whose hope is in Your grace, they will never be ashamed
I will lift my eyes from this fragile life
You will rescue me, you are my prince of peace
And I lift up my soul to you who makes things whole
Oh, mercy love of old, in you I place my hope
I place my hope, I place my hope
I place my hope, in you I place my hope