Christian Hymns ‎#181

181. Jesus lives, thy terrors now

1 Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Can no longer, Death, appall me;
Jesus lives! by this I know,
From the grave He will recall me.
Brighter scenes will then commence:
This shall be my confidence.

2 Jesus lives! to Him the throne
High o'er heaven and earth is given:
I shall go where He is gone,
Live and reign with Him in heaven.
God is pledged: weak doubtings, hence!
This shall be my confidence.

3 Jesus lives! for me He died:
Hence will I, to Jesus living,
Pure in heart and act abide,
Praise to Him and glory giving.
Freely God doth aid dispense;
This shall be my confidence.

4 Jesus lives! I know full well,
Naught from me His Love shall sever;
Life, nor death, nor powers of hell,
Part me now from Christ forever.
God will be a sure defence:
This shall be my confidence.

5 Jesus lives! henceforth is death
But the gate of Life immortal;
This shall calm my trembling breath,
When I pass its gloomy portal.
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense,
"Lord, Thou art my confidence."

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus lives, thy terrors now
• Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Easter; TheChurch Year: Ascension; Christ: Defender and Helper; Doubt and Fear; Heavenly-Mindedness; Sickness, Death, and Burial
• Notes: C. F. Gellert, 1757. Tr. Frances E. Cox.

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS CHRIST, MY SURE DEFENCE
• Composer: J. Crüger (1656)
• Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Jesus er mit Haab og Tröst