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1. The hope eternal in me shall not waver
          G                       D
I know in heaven one day I shall be
           D                         G
I'll reign forever with my Lord and Saviour
               G           A      D
What joy unending there awaiteth me!

       D                      G
Coro: For Thy kingdom, Lord, earnestly I wait
                      D
Thy splendor there, I'll contemplate
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I know I'll receive from Thy hands, O Lord
 G                      A      D
My everlasting treasure and reward
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2. I'll be a witness here with joy and gladness
            G                   D
The love of Jesus I shall manifest
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My Lord unfailing took away my sadness
             G                  A        D
New life He gave, and with His peace I’m blest
       D                     G
Coro: For Thy kingdom, Lord, earnestly I wait
                     D
Thy splendor there, I'll contemplate
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I know I'll receive from Thy hands, O Lord
 G                       A      D
My everlasting treasure and reward

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3. I live in hope and with Thy consolation
            G                          D
I have the peace that only comes from Thee
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Within me lives the glorious expectation
         G           A       D
Of the inheritance awaiting me

       D                     G
Coro: For Thy kingdom, Lord, earnestly I wait
                      D
Thy splendor there, I'll contemplate
Bm.                                    F#
I know I'll receive from Thy hands, O Lord
 G                      A      D
My everlasting treasure and reward