Scripture Verse

I am He that…was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore. Revelation 1:18

Introduction

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Paul Rader (1878–1938)

Words & Mu­sic: Paul Ra­der, 1920 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Mary be­held Him, and Mas­ter! cried,
After He came from the tomb;
Suddenly Je­sus stood in their midst,
Entered the tight shut room.

Refrain

He who was dead is alive again!
He who was dead is alive again!
Broken the stout, icy clutch­es of death—
He who was dead is alive again!

Peter be­held Him there on the shore,
Ate with Him there by the sea;
Jesus was say­ing, with lips once dead,
Peter, dost thou love Me?

Refrain

Thomas be­held Him there in the room,
Called Him his mas­ter and Lord,
Put forth his fin­gers in­to the holes
Made by the nails and sword.

Refrain

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Noli Me Tangere
Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543)