I am the resurrection and the life: he that believes in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
John 11:25
Words: David J. Hill, in Joyful Lays, edited by Robert Lowry & W. Howard Doane (New York & Chicago, Illinois: Biglow & Main, 1884), page 23.
Music: North Island Robert Lowry, 1884 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Hill (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Lord of Life, my hungering heart,
Craves Thy living love today;
Thou canst faith and hope impart;
Take my doubts and fears away.
Refrain
Lord of Life, I turn to Thee;
Let Thy love abide in me.
I, like him Thy love forgave,
Have denied Thee o’er and o’er;
Thou alone hast power to save;
Save me that I sin no more.
Refrain
Life for all the world hast Thou;
Thou art life, Thou Risen One;
Be my life, and let me now
Feel the pulse of life begun.
Refrain