I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Tune: Duke Street · Meter 8 8 8 8

1 I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever living Head.

2 He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above. He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need.

3 He lives triumphant from the grave, He lives eternally to save, He lives all glorious in the sky, He lives exalted there on high.

4 He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with His eye, He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint.

5 He lives to silence all my fears, He lives to wipe away my tears He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives all blessings to impart.

Words: Samuel Medley (1738–1799)
Music: John Hatton (1710–1793); setting by unknown
Scripture: Job 19:25, Ps 104:33-34
Public domain. From the Open Hymnal Project.