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Text:Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Author:Christian F. Gellert
Translator:Frances E. Cox
Tune:ST. ALBINUS
Composer:Henry J. Gauntlett

203. Jesus lives! thy terrors now

1 Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Can no longer, death, appall us;
Jesus lives! by this we know
Thou, O grave, canst not enthrall us.
Alleluia!

2 Jesus lives! henceforth is death
But the gate of life immortal;
This shall calm our trembling breath,
When we pass its gloomy portal.
Alleluia!

3 Jesus lives! for us he died;
Then, alone to Jesus living,
Pure in heart may we abide,
Glory to our Saviour giving.
Alleluia!

4 Jesus lives! our hearts know well
Naught from us his love shall sever;
Life, nor death, nor pow'rs of hell
Tear us from his keeping ever.
Alleluia!

5 Jesus lives! to him the throne
Over all the world is given:
May we go where he has gone,
Rest and reign with him in heaven.
Alleluia!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Author: Christian F. Gellert (1757)
Translator: Frances E. Cox (1841, alt.)
Meter: 7. 8. 7. 8. with alleluia
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Blessed Hope; Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Resurrection (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. ALBINUS
Composer: Henry J. Gauntlett (1852)
Meter: 7. 8. 7. 8. with alleluia
Key: B♭ Major



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