Verse 1
Joyful in hope, your people pray.
Joyful in hope we’re on our way.
Though the road may not be clear,
We believe, Lord, you are near
In the smile and open heart of a friend.
Verse 2
Joyful in hope, your people pray.
Joyful in hope we’re on our way.
There’s sunshine after rain;
There’s laughter after pain;
And I am with you always, so rise again.
Verse 3
Mary, so open to the Lord,
When you answered, “Yes” our hope was restored.
Though you couldn’t understand,
In trust you took his hand.
So, joyful in hope, we live again.
Intro:GCDCDVerse 1:GCGC/GGJoyful in hope, your people pray.CAmD7sus4 DJoyful in hope we’re on our way.CDThough the road may not be clear,B7EmWe believe, Lord, you are nearCDsus4 DD7GCDCIn the smile and open heart of a friend.Verse 2:Joyful in hope, your people pray.Joyful in hope we’re on our way.There’s sunshine after rain;There’s laughter after pain;And I am with you always, so rise again.Verse 3:Mary, so open to the Lord,When you answered, “Yes” our hope was restored.Though you couldn’t understand,In trust you took his hand.So, joyful in hope, we live again.