[Verse 1:]
The only hope we have is in Je-sus.
He's the only one Who'll help you in this world of today.
Persecutions may come, in such a heavy weight,
But we have this hope, and it's in Je-sus.
[Verse 2:]
The only hope we have is in Christ Je-sus.
The future is great, Lord, it's this old, old world(? ly things).
But the future, it may come, with such a heavy weight,
Oh, oh but we have this hope, and it's Je -, Yes-, Je-sus.
[Optional Verse 3: The Lost Verse]
The strength we need is found in Christ our savior.
The one who cares enough to salve our soul's grief.
Though we may suffer pain, and feel we haven't any gain,
Oh, but we have this hope, and it's in Je-sus.