Common Praise (1998) ‎#239

239. 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
nought from us his love shall sever;
life, nor death, nor powers of hell
tear us from his keeping ever.
Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus lives! Thy terrors now
• Title: Jesus Lives! Thy Terrors Now
• Author: Christian Furchtegott Gellert (1715-1769)
• Translator: Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897) (alt.)
• Meter: 78 78 with Alleluia
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Romans 6:1-11
  ;
  Romans 6:12-23
  ;
  Romans 8:31-39
  ;
  Galatians 2:15-21
  ;
  Colossians 1:15-29
  ;
  Colossians 2:6-15
• Topic: Communion of Saints; Easter (season); Funeral

Tune Information

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