Ludv. M. Lindeman, 1812-87 Hallelujah! Jesus lives! He is now the living One; From the gloomy house of death Forth the Con-quer - or has gone, Bright fore-run - ner to the skies Of His people, yet to rise. 2 Jesus lives! let all rejoice! Praise Him, ransomed ones of earth! Praise Him in a nobler song, Cherubim of heavenly birth! Praise the Victor-King, whose sway Sin, and death, and hell obey. 3 Jesus lives! why weepest thou? Why that sad and frequent sigh? Where He is, thou too shalt be; 5 Jesus lives! To Him my heart Earthly vanities, depart! Hinder not my heavenward flight! Let this spirit ever rise To its magnet in the skies. 6 Hallelujah, angels, sing! Join us in our hymn of praise, Let your chorus swell the strain Which our feebler voices raise: Glory to our God above, And on earth His peace and love! glad-ness, The Pass 0 - ver of God. From 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, In grateful exultation, Their notes let all things blend, For Christ the Lord hath risen, Our joy that hath no end. John of Damascus (8th Century) |