Author: Christian F. Gellert, 1715-1769; Frances E. Cox, 1812-1897 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #133 (1978) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Hymnal Title: Lutheran Book of Worship First Line: Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won! Lyrics: 1 Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won!
Death no longer can appall me;
Jesus lives! Death's reign is done!
From the grave Christ will recall me.
Brighter scenes will then commence;
This shall be my confidence.
2 Jesus lives! To him the throne
There above all things is given.
I shall go where he is gone,
Live and reign with him in heaven.
God is faithful; doubtings, hence!
This shall be my confidence.
3 Jesus lives! For me he died,
Hence will I, to Jesus living,
Pure in heart and act abide,
Praise to him and glory giving.
All I need God will dispense;
This shall be my confidence.
4 Jesus lives! And I am sure,
Neither life nor death shall sever
Me from him. I shall endure
In his love, through death, forever.
God will be my sure defense;
This shall be my confidence.
5 Jesus lives! And now is death
But the gate of life immortal;
This shall calm my trembling breath
When I pass its gloomy portal.
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense:
Jesus is my confidence! Topics: Easter; Death; Easter; Christian Hope Languages: English Tune Title: JESUS, MEINE ZUVERSICHT
Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won!