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You Keep Hope Alive

By Jon Reddick + Mandisa

2,801 views Jun 20, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Jon Reddick and Mandisa's song 'You Keep Hope Alive' is a declaration of unwavering hope rooted in the resurrection of Jesus. The lyrics contrast darkness and evil with God's greater light and power, emphasizing that Christ's victory over death ensures hope remains. The song repeats that God's word never fails and that hope is present in every season—morning, evening, sorrow, and joy. It directly references the resurrection as the foundation of this hope, making it a powerful anthem for believers facing trials.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Verse 1
Days may be darkest, but Your light is greater
You light our way, God, You light our way
When evil is rising, You're rising higher
With power to save, with power to save

Chorus
You keep hope alive, You keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, Your word never fails
You keep hope alive, because You are alive
Jesus, You are alive

Verse 2
Death had a stronghold, but Your life was stronger
Rose from the grave, rose up from the grave, yeah
When evil is rising, You're rising higher
With power to save, with power to save, ohh

Chorus
You keep hope alive, You keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, Your word never fails
You keep hope alive, because You are alive
Jesus, You are alive

Bridge
There's hope in the morning
Hope in the evening
Hope because You're living
Hope because You're breathing
There's hope in the breaking
Hope in the sorrow
Hope for this moment
My hope for tomorrow
There's hope in the morning (Hope)
There's hope in the evening (Hope)
There's hope because You're living (Hope)
There's hope because You're breathing (Hope)
There's hope in the breaking (There's hope)
There's hope in the sorrow (There's hope)
Hope for this moment (There's hope)
My hope for tomorrow (There's hope)

Chorus
You keep hope alive, You keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, Your word never fails
Oh, You keep hope alive, You keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, Your word never fails
You keep hope alive, because You are alive
Jesus, You are alive, oh, yes, You are

Chorus
You keep hope alive, You keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, Your word never fails
You keep hope alive, because You are alive
Jesus, You are alive

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