Some of those I respect greatly are those that can write worship songs that not only catch one’s attention with mood, music, and rememberability … but also masterfully pen words that teach about great theology, God’s grace, and have practical application in the believer’s walk.
Lately, there have been several of these songs that have been stuck in my head. So today, maybe I can get this one out of the repeat mode in my ear by sharing it with you. Read, learn, enjoy.
Living Hope by Phil Wickham & Brian Mark
How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Who could imagine so great a mercy? What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken, I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior, I’m Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope
CHORUS: Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory, whoa!
CHORUS: Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Oh God, You are my living hope
Muddy Shoes by Todd 
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