Author: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (1715-1769); Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897) Meter: 7.8.7.8 with alleluia Appears in 279 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Church Year Easter; Easter; Easter Day; Future hope; Heaven; Proper 19 Year A; Purity Of Heart; The Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A; The Second Sunday of Easter Year C Used With Tune: ST ALBINUS
Jesus lives! thy terrors now