Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#169

169. I know that my redeemer lives

1 I know that my redeemer lives —
what comfort this assurance gives!
he lives, he lives, who once was dead,
he lives, my everlasting Head.

2 He lives, triumphant from the grave,
he lives eternally to save;
he lives, to bless me with his love,
and intercedes for me above.

3 He lives to help in time of need,
he lives, my hungry soul to feed;
he lives, and grants me daily breath,
he lives, and I shall conquer death.

4 He lives, my kind, wise, constant friend,
who still will guard me to the end;
he lives, and while he lives I'll sing,
Jesus, my prophet, priest and king.

5 He lives, my saviour, to prepare
a place in heaven, and lead me there;
he lives, all glory to his name,
Jesus, unchangeably the same.

Text Information

• First Line: I know that my redeemer lives
• Author: S. Medley (1728-1799)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  Job 19:25
• Topic: God, Saviour: Ascended and Reigning; Easter 3: The Resurrection and the Life; Easter 4: The Way, the Truth, and the Life; The Ascension of Christ; Pentecost 3: The Church's Confidence in Christ

Tune Information

• Name: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
• Composer: J. W. Elliott (1833-1915)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tune: EASTER SONG (157) adding Alleluias as appropriate