Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#353

353. Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won

1 Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won!
Death no longer can appall me.
Jesus lives! Death's reign is done!
From the grave Christ will recall me.
Brighter scenes will then commence;
This shall be my confidence.

2 Jesus lives! To Him the throne
High o'er heav'n and earth is given.
I shall go where He is gone,
Live and reign with Him in heaven.
God through Christ forgives offense;
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 pow'rs of hell
Part me now from Christ forever.
God will be a sure defense;
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! The vict'ry's won
• Title: Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won
• German Title: Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich
• Author: C. F. Gellert, 1715-69 (abr.)
• Translator: F. E. Cox, 1812-97
• Meter: 78 78 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS, MEINE ZUBERSICHT
• Composer: J. Crüger, 1598-1662
• Meter: 78 78 77
• Key: C Major