In the depths of spiritual longing and the shadow of sin’s separation, Phil Wickham’s “Living Hope” rises as a beacon of divine intervention and triumphant faith. Co-authored with Brian Johnson through a collaborative process of text messages and voice memos over a month, the song was born from a desire to capture the raw desperation of humanity’s fall and the boundless mercy of Christ’s sacrifice. Released in March 2018 ahead of the full album, it blends Wickham’s signature soaring vocals with anthemic instrumentation, starting in quiet reflection and building to a explosive chorus of hallelujahs that declare freedom from death’s grip. As Wickham explains, the lyrics echo the Christian narrative of redemption: from the insurmountable chasm bridged by God’s loving-kindness to the cross’s final declaration of forgiveness, culminating in Jesus as the eternal “living hope.” This track not only topped Christian charts but has inspired countless covers and live sessions, offering believers a resonant call to praise the Savior who turns despair into victorious salvation.
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About Living Hope Lyrics
| Song | Living Hope |
| Album/Movie | Living Hope |
| Music Composer |
Phil Wickham, Brian Johnson
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| Singer | Phil Wickham |
| Lyricist |
Phil Wickham, Brian Johnson
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| Release Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Duration | 5:27 |
| Language | English |
| Label |
© Fair Trade / Columbia Records
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Living Hope Lyrics
How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Who could imagine so great a mercy?
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken, I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior, I’m Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory, whoa!
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope…
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Oh God, You are my living hope
