"I Know That My Redeemer Lives" by Samuel Medley

Today is Easter, a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection. Happy Easter! Today, April 21, is also the third anniversary of the death of my mother Evelyn. Here is an Easter hymn by Samuel Medley (1738-1799) that he based on Job 19:25. In the King James Version of the Bible, Job 19:25-27 reads:

     For I know that my Redeemer liveth,
     and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
     and though after my skin worms destroy this body,
     yet in my flesh shall I see God:
     whom I shall see for myself,
     and mine eyes shall behold, and not another;
     though my reins be consumed within me.

I dedicate this Easter hymn to the memory of my mother Evelyn (1923-2016), who was devoutly Christian and who also knew that her Redeemer lives.


I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES
by Samuel Medley

I know that my Redeemer lives:
What joy the blest assurance gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my everlasting Head!

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.

He lives, and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives, my mansion to prepare;
He lives, to bring me safely there.

He lives, all glory to his name;
He lives, My Savior, still the same;
What joy the blest assurance gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives!