Kathryn Scott - Hope of The Nations Lyrics
Lyrics
Jesus, hope of the nations
Jesus, comfort for all who mourn
You are the source of Heaven's hope on earth
Jesus, light in the darkness
Jesus, truth in each circumstance
You are the source of Heaven's light on earth
In history You lived and died
You broke the chains, You rose to life
You are the hope living in us
You are the rock in whom we trust
You are the light shining for all the world to see
You rose from the dead conquering fear
Our Prince of Peace drawing us near
Jesus our hope, living for all who will receive
Lord, we believe
Jesus, hope of the nations
Jesus, comfort for all who mourn
You are the source of Heaven's hope on earth
Jesus, light in the darkness
Jesus, truth in each circumstance
You are the source of Heaven's light on earth
In history You lived and died
You broke the chains, You rose to life
You are the hope living in us
You are the rock in whom we trust
You are the light shining for all the world to see
You rose from the dead conquering fear
Our Prince of Peace drawing us near
Jesus our hope, living for all who will receive
Lord, we believe
Lord, we believe
Lord, we believe
In history You lived and died
You broke the chains, You rose to life
You are the hope living in us
You are the rock in whom we trust
You are the light shining for all the world to see
You rose from the dead conquering fear
Our Prince of Peace drawing us near
Jesus our hope, living for all who will receive
(Jesus)
Oh, You are the hope, Lord
You are the hope living in us
You are the rock in whom we trust
You are the light shining for all the world to see
You rose from the dead conquering fear
Our Prince of Peace drawing us near
Jesus our hope, living for all who will receive
Lord, we believe
(Jesus, hope of the nations)
Lord, we believe
(Jesus, hope of the nations)
Lord, we believe
(Jesus, hope of the nations)
Lord, we believe
(Jesus)
Lord, we believe
Video
Hope Of The Nations - Kathryn Scott (LYRIC VIDEO)
Meaning & Inspiration
Kathryn Scott's "Hope of the Nations," featured on her 2008 album *Live Worship At Focusfest*, is a profound declaration of faith, rooted deeply in the person and work of Jesus Christ. This song doesn't merely offer comfort; it presents Jesus as the definitive answer to humanity's deepest needs, a truth echoed throughout Scripture. From its opening lines, Scott positions Jesus not just as a figure of hope, but as *the* hope for all nations, directly aligning with prophecies like Isaiah 11:10, which speaks of a root of Jesse that will stand as a banner for the peoples, and to it the nations shall seek. The lyrics artfully weave together concepts of solace and illumination, identifying Jesus as the "comfort for all who mourn" and the "light in the darkness." This resonates powerfully with passages such as Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit," and John 8:12, where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
The song's narrative progression traces the pivotal historical events of Christ's life, death, and resurrection. The powerful assertion, "In history You lived and died, You broke the chains, You rose to life," is a concise yet potent summary of the Gospel message. This directly refers to Christ's atoning sacrifice and victory over sin and death, a theme central to 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, stating that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. The subsequent lines, "You are the hope living in us, You are the rock in whom we trust," speak to the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit and the steadfastness of God's promises. This is the essence of what it means to have faith, as described in Romans 8:24-25: "For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience." The metaphor of Jesus as "the rock" is a recurring biblical image, found in Deuteronomy 32:4, which calls God a "rock, his works are perfect."
The climax of the song emphasizes the triumph of the resurrection, proclaiming, "You rose from the dead conquering fear, Our Prince of Peace drawing us near." This directly alludes to Christ's ultimate victory over the fear of death and His role as the reconciler between God and humanity, as detailed in Hebrews 2:14-15, which speaks of Jesus destroying the one who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and freeing those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. His title as "Prince of Peace" connects to Isaiah 9:6, a Messianic prophecy that foretells the birth of a child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The repeated refrain, "Lord, we believe," is not merely an expression of assent but a declaration of surrender and trust, echoing the plea of the father in Mark 9:24, "I believe; help my unbelief!" This song, therefore, serves as a vibrant testament to the transformative power of Jesus Christ, calling listeners to embrace Him as their ultimate hope and foundation.