CPWI Hymnal ‎#175

175. 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
naught 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
• German Title: Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich
• Author: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, 1715-1769
• Translator: Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-1897 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.8.7.8 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Revelation 1:18
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: ST ALBINUS
• Composer: Henry John Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 7.8.7.8 with Alleluias
• Key: B♭ Major