Wartburg Hymnal ‎#184

184. Jesus lives! no longer now

1 Jesus lives! no longer now
Can thy terrors, death, appall us;
Jesus lives! by this we know
From the grave He will recall us.
Brighter scenes will then commence!
This shall be our confidence.

2 Jesus lives! to Him the throne
High o'er heaven and earth is given;
We shall go where He is gone,
Live and reign with Him in heaven.
God is pledged; weak doubtings hence!
This shall be our confidence.

3 Jesus lives! We know full well,
Naught from us His love shall sever;
Life, nor death, nor pow'rs of hell
Part us now from Christ forever.
God will be a sure defense:
This shall be our confidence.

4 Jesus lives! henceforth is death
But the gate of life immortal;
This shall calm our trembling breath
When we pass its gloomy portal;
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense:
"Lord, Thou art our confidence!"

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus lives! no longer now
• Translator: F. E. Cox
• Author: C. F. Gellert
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Easter
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Translated from "Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich" Tune: HOSIANNA, DAVIDS SOHN

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