112. Jesus lives! thy terrors now

1 Jesus lives! Thy terrors now
Can, O Death, no more appal us;
Jesus lives! by this we know
Thou, O grave, canst not enthral us.
Alleluya!

2 Jesus lives! henceforth is death
But the gate of life immortal;
This shall calm our trembling breath,
When we pass its gloomy portal.
Alleluya!

3 Jesus lives! for us he died;
Then, alone to Jesus living,
Pure in heart may we abide,
Glory to our Saviour giving.
Alleluya!

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.
Alleluya!

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.
Alleluya!

Text Information
First Line: Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Author: Christian Gellert, 1715-69
Translator: Frances Cox, 1812-97 (alt.)
Meter: 78 784
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: The Christian Year: Eastertide; Funerals and The Departed
Tune Information
Name: ST ALBINUS
Composer: H. J. Gauntlett, 1805-76
Meter: 78 784
Key: C Major



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