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Verse 1:
G C
Take a moment now and picture the scene.
G C
Up ahead on the path are what seem to be
G C
Children laughing at play
Am Bm C D
In a world free of the fears we once faced.
G C
And taking care of this beautiful earth
G C
Are a people that live by our Father’s words:
G C
“Until the moon is no more”?—
Am Bm C D/D B7
There is the peace we have been waiting for.
Em A
We will feel His love
Am Bm C
Under the rule of His Son
Am D G
In the new world to come.
C G C
Chorus:
G C
Hope is a fire in our hearts.
G Em D
Hope is an anchor that holds us firm.
Bm C
Hope is a light that shines like the sun
Am Bm C
As we see ourselves there
Am D G
In the new world to come.
C G C
Verse 2:
G C
Take a moment now and think of a place
G C
By the mountains and rivers or wide open plains.
G C
It’s a place to call home.
Am Bm C D
And now walking in through your front door,
G C
There is someone that you know
G C
Holding out his open arms in hopes
G C
Of a tearful embrace?—
Am Bm C D/D B7
Feels like forever since you’ve been face-to-face.
Em A
Even death won’t stop
Am Bm C
Our God’s out-stretched love
Am D G
In the new world to come.
C G C
Chorus:
G C
Hope is a fire in our hearts.
G Em D
Hope is an anchor that holds us firm.
Bm C
Hope is a light that shines like the sun
Am Bm C
As we see ourselves there
Am D G
In the new world to come.
C G C
Bridge:
G C
And every word from His mouth
G C D
Will do all for which He sent it out.
G C
Jehovah’s will for this earth is
Am Bm C D
Fulfilling every living things’ last wish.
Instrumental:
G C
G C
G C
G Em D Bm C
Am Bm C D
Chorus:
G C
Hope is a fire in our hearts.
G Em D
Hope is an anchor that holds us firm.
Bm C
Hope is a light that shines like the sun
Am Bm C
As we see ourselves there
Am D G
In the new world to come,
C D G
In the new world to come,
C D G
In the new world to come,
C D G C G
In the new world to come.
Song History
Last Updated: February 24, 2020