I Am Content My Jesus Liveth Still
I am content my Jesus liveth still
This hymn expresses the Lutheran doctrine that Christ's living presence and resurrection power provide certainty and comfort to the believer facing mortality and loss. It anchors Christian hope not in human works but in Christ's finished work and ongoing intercession.
History & Background
Written by Cornelius Elven, an English clergyman, and first published in 1837 as a meditation on Christ's resurrection. The hymn became widely adopted in Lutheran hymnals and is a classic expression of Easter confidence.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Service Book — 468
- Lutheran Worship — 145
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 196
Bulletin Note
Written by English clergyman Cornelius Elven in 1837, this hymn draws from the German Lutheran tradition of resurrection hymns. Its steady long-meter melody (JESUS LIVES) underscores the unchanging certainty of Christ's living presence.
Preaching Connection
This hymn proclaims the Gospel's answer to the Law's accusation of death: Christ's resurrection life becomes the believer's present possession and eternal inheritance, transforming fear into contentment.
Themes
Resurrection of Christ Confidence in Christ Eternal life Victory over death Christian assurance