The New Praiseworthy ‎#70

70. The Hope Set Before You

1 Lay hold on the hope set before you,
And let not a moment be lost,
The Savior has purchased your ransom,
But think what a price it hath cost!

Chorus:
Lay hold on eternal salvation,
(Lay hold, lay hold on eternal salvation,)
Lay hold on the gift of God' only Son;
(Lay hold, lay hold on God's only Son;)
Lay hold on His infinite mercy,
(Lay hold, lay hold on His mercy,)
Lay hold on the Mighty One!
(Lay hold, lay hold on the Mighty One!)

2 Lay hold on the hope set before you,
Of life that you now may receive,
If, gladly His mercy accepting,
You truly repent and believe. [Chorus]

3 Lay hold on the hope set before you,
Of joy that no mortal can speak;
It telleth of rest fro the weary,
Thro' Jesus, the lowly and meek. [Chorus]

4 Lay hold on the hope set before you,
A hope that is steadfast and sure;
O haste to the blessed Redeemer,
The loving, the perfect and pure. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Lay hold on the hope set before you
• Title: The Hope Set Before You
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Lay hold on eternal salvation
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Copyright: Copyright, 1910, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Lay hold on the hope set before you]
• Composer: E. O. Excell
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1910, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.