The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#331

331. Jesus lives! thy terrors now

1 Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Can no longer, Death, appall me;
Jesus live! 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 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 powers 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! thy terrors now
• Author: C. F. Gellert (1757)
• Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus lives! thy terrors now]
• Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7.
• Key: C Major
• Source: German, 1656