Joyful In Hope

Intro:
G C D C D

Verse 1:
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Joyful in hope, your people pray.
C Am D7sus4 D
Joyful in hope we’re on our way.
C D
Though the road may not be clear,
B7 Em
We believe, Lord, you are near
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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.