HE LIVES!

Kathy was my Dad’s church pianist from age 13.  (As a baby, Melissa was put under the piano seat in her baby seat) We sang this one in a lively manner. But when we got to “You ask me how I know He lives,” we held “lives” for a long time and ended with a quick and hearty “He lives within my heart!” after which was an exuberant round (or two) of “Amen!” and “Glory!”.

He Lives (by A.H.Ackley; Melodies of Praise Hymnal p.86))

V.1—I serve a risen Saviour,

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 He 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.

V.2—In all the world around me

I see His loving care,

And tho my heart grows weary

I never will despair;

I know that He is leading

Thro’ all the stormy blast,

The day of His appearing

Will come at last.

V.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.

YouTube Link to Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpJfT4_COzY