Hymnal Number
840Resource Type:
Keys included:
Ab
About this Hymn
From the earliest Christian hymns in history to those of the past twenty years, there is a long tradition of "protest hymns"—hymns that speak against false ideas or gradually moving trends away from biblical Christianity. Although "He Lives" is thought of as an old-fashioned, simple gospel song, it came as a protest to such unbelief by Alfred Ackley, graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and Westminster Theological Seminary. So, when you sing it, sing with the conviction of one believing with courage and determination.
Lyrics
Verse 1
I serve a risen Savior; he's in the world today. I know that he is living, whatever men may say. I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer; and just the time I need him, he's always near.
Chorus
He lives, he lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way. He lives, he lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know he lives? He lives within my heart!
Verse 2
In all the world around me, I see his loving care; and though my heart grows weary, I never will despair. I know that he is leading through all the stormy blast; the day of his appearing will come at last.
Verse 3
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian! Lift up your voice and sing eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King! The hope of all who seek him, the help of all who find, none other is so loving, so good and kind.
I serve a risen Savior; he's in the world today. I know that he is living, whatever men may say. I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer; and just the time I need him, he's always near.
Chorus
He lives, he lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way. He lives, he lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know he lives? He lives within my heart!
Verse 2
In all the world around me, I see his loving care; and though my heart grows weary, I never will despair. I know that he is leading through all the stormy blast; the day of his appearing will come at last.
Verse 3
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian! Lift up your voice and sing eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King! The hope of all who seek him, the help of all who find, none other is so loving, so good and kind.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Alfred H. Ackley © 1933 Homer A. Rodeheaver; Renewed 1961 Curb Word Music (Music Services / www.musicservices.com)