Lyrics:
Verse 1
Our rest is in heaven, our rest is not here
Then why should we tremble when trials draw near?
Be still and remember the worst that can come
But shortens our journey and hastens us home
Chorus 1
Christ our glory, Christ our hope
Christ our King forevermore
Be still and remember the worst that can come
But shortens our journey and hastens us home
Verse 2
No hours should be wasted on seeking our joy
And placing our hope in what will be destroyed
We look for a city that hands have not raised
We long for a country that sin has not stained
Chorus 2
Christ our glory, Christ our hope
Christ our King forevermore
We look for a city that hands have not raised
We long for a country that sin has not stained
Verse 3
Though trouble and anguish increase all the more
They cannot compare to the glory in store
Come joy or come sorrow, whatever befalls
The light of the Savior will outshine them all
Chorus 3
Christ our glory, Christ our hope, Christ our King forevermore
Christ our glory, Christ our hope, Christ our King forevermore
Christ our glory, Christ our hope, Christ our King forevermore
Come joy or come sorrow, whatever befalls
The light of the Savior will outshine them all
Adapted from “My Rest is in Heaven” by Henry Lyte. Alt. and add. words by Nathan Stiff and David Zimmer. © 2019 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP, Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (adm. worldwide at CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK & Europe which is adm. by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved.
Themes: God, Righteousness of God/Christ, Jesus Christ, Glory of Christ, Return of Christ, The Christian Life, Glory in God/Christ, Joy, Perseverance, Suffering/Grief, Trust in God, The Future, Glorification, Heaven
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (related); 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 (related); Colossians 1:27 (related); Hebrews 4:9-11 (related); Hebrews 4:9-11 (related); Hebrews 11:16 (related); Revelation 22:5 (related);
Liturgical Elements: Anticipation, Adoration, Lament
