Mahalia Jackson
The Only Hope We Have
[Verse 1]
The only hope we have is in Christ Jesus
The only one to help us in this world of turmoil
Though Satan's foes oppress and our hearts is stressed
But we have this hope, and it's in Jesus

[Verse 2]
The strength we need is found in Christ our Savior
The one who cares enough to set our soul free
And though we may suffer pain, and we feel there's nothing to gain
Oh, but we have this hope, and it's in Jesus

[Verse 3]
The only hope that we have is in Christ Jesus
Confusion is great, Lord, in this ol' world today
Persecution may comе, Lord, with such, such a heavy weight
Yes, but wе have this hope, and it's in Je-, yes, my Jesus

[Verse 4]
The only hope we have is in Christ Jesus
Confusion is great, Lord, in this ol' world today
Persecution may come, Lord, with such a heavy weight
Yes, but we have this hope, and it's in Je-, yes, it's in my Jesus