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God of Hope

from Beyond the Veil by Jeff Stockford

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I wrote this song after being invited to perform at a fundraising banquet for a crisis pregnancy center in Augusta, GA. I wanted to write a song that addresses the abortion issue from a loving, compassionate perspective.

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God of Hope

Verse 1:
Lisa is a pretty seventeen-year-old
So full of ambition and dreams
But her carefree life was suddenly altered
With a baby due in the spring
All of her shattered dreams
And the hurt on her parent's face
Cut right to the bone she felt so alone
She's looking for some kind of escape

Chorus:
And Jesus sees her and wants her to know
No matter what's happened He loves her so
To the one who is dangling at the end of their rope
He's the God of hope

Verse 2;
On Tuesday she had an appointment at one
At the clinic down by her school
So many voices, well-meaning advice
Convinced that she'd be a fool
To bring into this world
Another unwanted mistake
But the God who knows her is waiting to show her
The difference one life can make

Chorus:
And Jesus sees her and wants her to know
No matter what's happened He loves her so
To the one who is dangling at the end of their rope
He's the God of hope

Bridge:
There is no mistake that His love cannot redeem
There is no point so far that His mercy cannot reach

Verse 3:
The decision was made and there's no turning back
She lives with her choice every day
But when those tiny fingers cling tightly to hers
She wouldn't have it any other way
Her heart filled with joy
The darkness turned to light
She is so grateful to the One so faithful
The Author and Giver of life

Chorus:
And Jesus sees us all and wants us to know
No matter what's happened He loves us so
To the one who is dangling at the end of their rope
He's the God of hope
He's the God of hope
He's the God of hope

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from Beyond the Veil, released January 1, 1999
© Jeff Stockford

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Jeff Stockford Shawboro, North Carolina

Jeff’s music has been described as “touching the spirit, giving words to express what the heart longs to say.” As a seasoned singer/songwriter, musician, and pastor, his music and life story have reached far and wide bringing the message of hope in Jesus. His style is intimate, humorous and inspiring.
To have Jeff come to your church/event or even a house concert, email jeffstockford1@mac.com
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