148. Jesus lives! thy terrors now

1 Jesus lives! thy terrors now
can, O death, no more appal us;
Jesus lives! by this we know
thou, O grave, canst not enthral 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 powers 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 is gone,
rest and reign with him in heaven.
Alleluia.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Author: C. F. Gellert, 1715-1769
Translator: Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-1897 (alt.)
Meter: 78 78 and Alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Easter; Easter Day: Year B; Easter II: Year C (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. ALBINUS
Composer: H. J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
Meter: 78 78 and Alleluias
Key: B♭ Major



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