[Intro] Faith gives substance to hope, evidence where the eye sees nothing. [Verse 1] By faith Abel's offering still speaks. By faith Enoch pleased God. By faith Noah built against an unseen rain. By faith Abraham left without a map, and Sarah counted the Promiser faithful. [Refrain] Strangers and pilgrims saw the promise afar; they desired a better country, a city prepared by God. [Verse 2] By faith Isaac, Jacob, Joseph blessed the future. Moses chose affliction over Egypt's treasure. Passover was kept; the sea gave way. Jericho fell; Rahab received the spies in peace. [Interlude] [Bridge] Kingdoms subdued, lions silenced, weakness turned to strength; others bore bonds, mockings, stones, and exile, seeking a better resurrection. [Chorus] By faith,known though unseen. By faith,faithful though unreceived. The world was not worthy of their wandering, and God prepared one better thing for us together. [Outro] All gained a good report; the promise gathers us into perfection.