In shadowed valleys where despair holds sway,
There is no other hope for this weary world
Than the transforming new creature, born of grace,
Glorious in light, victorious in the fight,
Triumphant over sin and death’s cold night—
Salvation found in Jesus Christ our Lord!
He breaks the chains that bind the broken soul,
Renews the heart, makes the old man whole.
No creed of man, no earthly throne or gold,
Can match the power of His redeeming blood.
Rise, O creation! Let the redeemed sing bold:
Our only hope is Jesus Christ our Lord!