A poem / song I wrote after reading the book of Ecclesiastes, and seeing the tragedy of trusting in the things of this world, and the false hope it offers.
I find solace through the Triune Godhead, who perfectly equip and strengthen me for my journey in this world, and give me hope and joy for the next.
Still a work in progress, so this might change next time you visit. I thought I would post anyway!
No Hope In This World
Verse 1 (Eccl 5:13-15, 8:12-13, Eph 1:3-6, Phil 4:11)
I have no hope in this world
No bastion for my trust
For it’s riches and it’s glamour
Now consumed by rot, or rust.
But God, my steadfast fortress,
It’s in You I find true peace
For I know when this world fails me
Your love shall never cease.
CHORUS (Eccl 12:1-5, Ps 121:1-5, Eph 1:7-10)
I will remember my redeemer
When all hope on earth is lost
I will trust upon His sacrifice
And dwell upon the cost.
I have no hope in this world
But my heart in Christ is blessed
So my only hope is Jesus –
He is my final rest.
Verse 2 (Eccl 4:1-3, Eph 1:13-14)
I have no help from this world;
No comforter, or guide
No one to fully lean upon
And to never leave my side.
But Holy Spirit, you lead me,
Like an ever constant friend,
To the blessed foot of Jesus’ cross,
And seal me, to the end.
I will remember my redeemer
When all hope on earth is lost
I will trust upon His sacrifice
And dwell upon the cost.
I have no hope in this world
But my heart in Christ is blessed
So my only hope is Jesus –
He is my final rest.
BRIDGE (Eccl 2:18-26, Ezek 36:26-27, Eph 1:3, )
Lord, turn to flesh my heart of stone
And help me trust in You alone
May all this beauty in my view
Seem meaningless compared to you
For what am I without my King?
You give me joy, from which I sing!
Verse 3 (Eccl 5:16-17, Eph 1:11-12)
I have no heav’n in this world,
Nor guarantee past death
And no promise of a better life
Far beyond my final breath.
But Christ, upon that splintered cross
You took my hell-bound place
Oh, I’m heaven-bound forever
And it’s only by your grace.
Yes, Christ, upon that splintered cross
You took my hell-bound place
Oh, I’m heaven-bound forever
And it’s only by your grace.
So, I will remember my redeemer
When all hope on earth is lost
I will trust upon His sacrifice
And dwell upon the cost.
I have no hope in this world
But my heart in Christ is blessed
So my only hope is Jesus –
He is my final rest.
No, I have no hope in this world
But my heart in Christ is blessed
So my only hope is Jesus –
He is my final rest.
© craig godfrey
21/3/23
