Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#354

354. Jesus lives! thy terrors now

1 Jesus lives! thy terrors now
can no more, O death, 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 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 is gone,
rest and reign with him in heaven.
Alleluia.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus lives! thy terrors now
• Title: Jesus lives! thy terrors now
• Author: Christian Fürchtegott Geller, 1715-1769
• Translator: Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-1897 (alt.)
• Meter: 78 78 and Alleluia
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:54-57
  ;
  Romans 8:31-39
• Topic: Easter

Tune Information

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