In the days after the MRI revealed a new tumor in Jake's brain I had a song constantly running through my mind. I played it again and again as I drove in the car and had it perpetually in my thoughts. It seemed to help me keep any of the bad or scary thoughts away and was such a comfort to me. It is entitled "Here is Hope" by Rob Gardner.
MARY (mother)
He who healed our sorrows
Here was bruised and broken.
He whose love no end knows
Here was forsaken,
Left all alone.
Here despair cries boldly,
Claiming this its vict'ry.
Sweeter peace enfolds me:
Hope did not die here,
But here was given.
Here is Hope.
He who was rejected,
He knows well my longing
He, so long expected
Carried our burdens,
Bore ev'ry sorrow:
Here is Hope!
CHOIR
Here is love unbounded,
Here is all compassion,
Here is mercy founded!
MARY
Hope did not die here,
But here was given;
And ours is the vict'ry.
Here is Hope.
Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. I am a witness of the constancy, closeness, and completeness of His love. I love Him. I know that He stands ready to help us all, whatever our affliction. Hope did not die here, but here was given. And ours is the victory. Here is Hope.
5 comments:
Beautifully put. You do all you can and He makes up the difference. You and Jake are examples of faith in motion.
Beautifully said. Thanks for sharing your testimony.
Kirsten
I listened to the song as well as read the words. Thanks for sharing this, Jordan. It is very touching.
You know I love that song, and I love YOU!! - Allie
It's so true! How grateful I am that we have this knowledge! What a comfort! Love you, Bethany
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