He lives! the great Redeemer lives!

What joy the blest assurance gives!

And now, before his Father, God,

Pleads the full merit of his blood.

2 Repeated crimes awake our fears,

And justice armed with frowns appears;

But in the Saviour’s lovely face

Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace.

3 In every dark, distressful hour,

When sin and Satan join their power,

Let this dear hope repel the dart,

That Jesus bears us on his heart.

4 Great Advocate, almighty Friend!

On him our humble hopes depend;

Our cause can never, never fail,

For Jesus pleads, and must prevail.