He Lives!
Evangelist Alfred Ackey (1887-1960) was
preaching during an evangelistic
crusade. After the service he was trying
to persuade a yo
ung
man to receive Christ, when the man
said, "Why should I worship a dead Jew?"
Ackey stated, "HE LIVES! I tell you, He
is not dead, but lives here and
now!
Jesus Christ is more alive today than
ever before. I can prove it by my own
experience, as well as the testimony of
countless thousands." Later that evening
the young man gave his heart to Christ.
It was during this experience that Ackey
wrote not only the words but also the
tune for our hymn, "He Lives."
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I serve a risen Savior, 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.
In all the world round me I see His
loving care, And tho my heart grows
weary I never will despair;
I know that He is leading thru all the
stormy blast,
The day of His appearing will come at
last.
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.
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives
today!
He walks with me and 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.
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