Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#131

131. Jesus lives! thy terrors now

1 Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Can no longer, death, appal us;
Jesus lives! by this we know
Thou, O grave, canst not enthrall 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!

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
• Translator: Miss Frances E. Cox, 1812-1897
• Author: C. F. Gellert, 1715-1769
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Guide; Christ: Resurrection of; The Son: Easter; Resurrection: Of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ALBINUS
• Composer: Dr. H. J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 7.8.7.8.4
• Key: C Major