Lutheran Worship ‎#264

264. I Know that My Redeemer Lives

1 I know that my Redeemer lives!
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever-living head!

2 He lives triumphant from the grave;
He lives eternally to save;
He lives exalted, throned above;
He lives to rule his Church in love.

3 He lives to grant me rich supply;
He lives to guide me with his eye;
He lives to comfort me when faint;
He lives to hear my soul's complaint.

4 He lives to silence all my fears;
He lives to wipe away my tears;
He lives to calm my troubled heart;
He lives all blessings to impart.

5 He lives to bless me with his love;
He lives to plead for me above;
He lives my hungry soul to feed;
He lives to help in time of need.

6 He lives, my kind, wise, heav'nly friend;
He lives and loves me to the end;
He lives, and while he lives, I'll sing;
He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King!

7 He lives and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives my mansion to prepare;
He lives to bring me safely there.

8 He lives, all glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same;
What joy this blest assurance gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives!

Text Information

• First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives!
• Title: I Know that My Redeemer Lives
• Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-99 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Death and Burial; Easter; Hope

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer (attributed to): John Hatton, d. 1793
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major