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A gentle song of resolute testimony from Keith Getty and Richard Creighton.
It was included on the first New Irish Hymns album. It seems to be their only collaboration, and I wasn’t able to find out much more about Creighton.
The lyrics affirm Jesus Christ as the one who enables, sets the example for, and motivates the Christian life. The expression here is one of confidence, not triumphalism.

Here are the lyrics from Getty Music’s Website.
1.
My hope rests firm on Jesus Christ,
He is my only plea.
Though all the world should point and scorn,
His ransom leaves me free;
His ransom leaves me free.
2.
My hope sustains me as I strive
And strain towards the goal;
Though still I stumble into sin,
His death paid for it all;
His death paid for it all.
3.
My hope provides me with a spur
To help me run this race:
I know my tears will turn to joy
The day I see his face;
The day I see his face.
4.
My hope is to be with my Lord,
To know as I am known;
To serve Him gladly all my days
In praise before His throne;
In praise before His throne.

Words and Music by Keith Getty and Richard Creighton
Copyright © 2001 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music/MCPS

There is a recorded sample of the song on the page at Getty Music.

This YouTube features a piano/keyboard rendition of the music.