Song of faith that sings forever through God's people, ages long, Word that holds the world together when our hearts take up the song, always, always, somewhere sounding, though the source we do not see, counterpoint to all despairing, it is hope that sets the key. Song of faith in exaltation, rising through the vaults of prayer, tune of simple celebration offered up in open air, song in chapel and cathedral, descant to our daily tone, song from sickbed or in prison, faith must often sing alone. And when life would overwhelm us, when there seems no song to sing, hear the constant voice of courage out of fear and suffering: all who've loved and trusted Jesus, all who lift us to be strong, endless, endless are the voices of the faith that makes the song.