He lives, the great Redeemer lives,

Anne Steele (1716-1778)

5 Verses Intercessory Prayer Hope In Christ

Verse 1

He lives, the great Redeemer lives, What joy the blest assurance gives! And now, before His Father, God, Pleads the full merits of His blood.

Verse 2

Repeated crimes awake our fears, And Justice armed with frowns appears; But in the Savior's lovely face Sweet Mercy smiles, and all is peace.

Verse 3

Hence, then, ye black, despairing thoughts; Above our fears, above our faults, His mighty intercessions rise, And guilt recedes, and terror dies.

Verse 4

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.

Verse 5

Great Advocate, almighty Friend! On Him our humble hopes depend; Our cause can never, never fail, For Jesus pleads, and must prevail.