Lyrics
Verse 1
Jesus, Jesus
Light of heaven
Lifted up for all to see
Jesus, Jesus
Our redemption
Born to set the captives free
Chorus
Bring him glory, bring him honor
This baby born for sacrifice
His praise will be the anthem of the skies
Let every heart and every nation
Find the grace of God unfurled
His name will be the hope of all the world
His name will be the hope of all the world
Verse 2
Savior, Savior
God is with us
Love and mercy never fall
Oh, Savior, Savior
God keeps his promise
With the sign of heaven's star
Chorus
Bring him glory, bring him honor
This baby born for sacrifice
His praise will be the anthem of the skies
Let every heart and every nation
Find the grace of God unfurled
His name will be the hope of all the world
His name will be the hope of all the world
Bridge
The hope of God to light
All will be made right
The hope of sin erased
Every tear is wiped away
The hope of things to come
The victory is won
The hope of endless days
And forever he will reign
Forever he will reign
Chorus
Bring him glory, bring him honor
This baby born for sacrifice
His praise will be the anthem of the skies
Let every heart and every nation
Find the grace of God unfurled
His name will be the hope of all the world
His name will be the hope of all the world
Meaning & Inspiration
The Hope presents the birth of Jesus as the arrival of redemption for every nation. Its opening names Christ as heaven’s light, the one lifted up for all to see, and the Savior born to free captives. The chorus joins the humility of a baby with the cost of sacrifice, so the manger is viewed in light of Christ’s saving work. Glory and honor belong to him because his name carries hope beyond one place or people.
The bridge widens that hope toward restoration: sin is erased, tears are wiped away, victory is secured, and Christ reigns forever. These images closely echo biblical promises about God dwelling with his people and bringing sorrow to an end. The song therefore moves from the sign of the star and God’s kept promise to the final renewal still to come. Its repeated declaration makes Christian hope personal in its source, centered not in circumstances but in the name and reign of Jesus.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:10-11 The angels announce the birth of a Savior as good news for all people.
- Isaiah 61:1 The promised anointed one proclaims freedom for captives.
- Revelation 21:4 The vision of renewal includes God wiping away every tear.