Jesus, Hope of the World

This is a gentle hymn about the Eucharist for Advent, which focuses on Jesus as the source of hope.

It was written by Deanna Light (b. 1967) and American Roman Catholic songwriter, arranger, producer, musician, recording artist, choir and band director, Paul A. Tate (b. 1968).

It was first published by in 2001 by World Library Publications, and is now available from GIA Publications.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Tate and White. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of Eb, the first few notes of the melody are FG_ FGB E__ FG) FGB B E_E_ with accompanying chords Bb / Eb / Bb / Eb / Ab / Bb / Eb / Gm7 / Ab.

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Downloads

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Downloadable SATB arrangement, with chords

SATB choir arrangement

Examples

Small choir with piano, professional recording

Small choir with band, professional recording

Virtual choir with piano, guitar and drums

Singer with guitar-led band

Contemporary choir with band

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Chorus:
Jesus, hope of the world,
Jesus, light in our darkness,
here we await, you, O Master Divine.
Here we receive you in bread and in wine:
Jesus, hope of the world.

1. Come to us, O Son of God. Come to us, O Son of Man ...

2. Come to us, O Promised King. Come to us, O Promised Peace.

3. Come to us, O Rising Sun! Come to us, O Endless Light!