Lyrics
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.
Chorus
He lives, He lives for you and
Me He now lives
It was the power of His love,
His love for us that raised Him up
He lives to bless and heal,
Our heart's and lives now to fill
He rose victorious for our sin
Now our Redeemer lives!
He lives, and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives, my future 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!
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Meaning & Inspiration
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives” builds its confession around the risen Christ and the assurance his life gives. The verses name his continuing care: he blesses, intercedes, feeds the hungry soul, helps in need, grants breath, prepares the future, and brings his people safely home. The recurring statement “He lives” makes resurrection the foundation for comfort rather than merely a past event.
The chorus connects Christ’s victory over death with love, healing, forgiveness, and renewed life. Its central declaration directly echoes Job’s confidence that his Redeemer lives, while its language of Christ pleading above aligns with the New Testament picture of his continuing intercession. The song also looks toward the believer’s victory over death, a hope grounded in Jesus’ resurrection. By closing where it began, the lyric presents joy and assurance as the fitting response to a Savior who was dead, is alive, and remains unchanged.
Related Scripture
- Job 19:25 Job declares that his Redeemer lives.
- Hebrews 7:25 Christ lives to intercede for those who approach God through him.
- John 14:19 Jesus connects his life with the future life of his followers.