Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense

Verse 1

Jesus Christ, my sure defense And my Savior, now is living! Knowing this, my confidence Rests upon the hope he's giving, Though the night of death be fraught Still with many an anxious thought.

Verse 2

Jesus, my Redeemer lives; Likewise I to life shall waken. He will bring me where he is; Shall my courage then be shaken? Shall I fear, or could the Head Rise and leave his members dead?

Verse 3

No, too closely I am bound By my hope to Christ forever; Faith's strong hand the Rock has found, Grasped it, and will leave it never; Even death now cannot part From its Lord the trusting heart.

Verse 4

I am flesh and must return To the dust, whence I am taken; But by faith I now discern How from death I shall awaken With my Savior to abide In his glory, at his side.

Verse 5

Glorified, I shall anew With this flesh then be enshrouded; In this body I shall view God, my Lord, with eyes unclouded; In this flesh I then shall see Jesus Christ eternally.

Verse 6

Then take comfort and rejoice, For his members Christ shall cherish. Fear not, they will hear his voice; Dying, they will never perish; For the very grave is stirred When the trumpet's blast is heard.