Ancient and Modern ‎#207

207. 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
• German Title: Jesus lebt! mit ihm auch ich
• Author: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (1715-1769)
• Translator: Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897) (alt.)
• Meter: 78 78 and Alleluia
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:35-39
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:54-57
  ;
  Colossians 3:1-4
• Topic: 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

Tune Information

• Name: ST ALBINUS
• Composer: Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876)
• Meter: 78 78 and Alleluia
• Key: B♭ Major