Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won
Jesus lives! The victory's won
The hymn embodies Lutheran confidence in Christ's objective victory over death and sin, grounding personal assurance in the historical resurrection. It reflects the Lutheran emphasis on justification through Christ's work and the comfort of the Gospel for troubled consciences.
History & Background
Gellert composed this hymn in German as 'Jesus lebet, mit ihm auch ich' in 1757, published in his hymnal collection. It was translated into English by Jacobi in 1852 and has become a prominent Easter hymn in Lutheran hymnals.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 370
- The Hymnal 1982 — 194
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 133
- Lutheran Service Book — 490
- Lutheran Worship — 139
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 201
Translation
Bulletin Note
Written by German poet Christian Gellert in 1757, this hymn embodies Lutheran certainty that Christ's historical resurrection defeats death absolutely—not merely promising future hope but transforming present faith and conscience.
Preaching Connection
This hymn crystallizes the Lutheran affirmation that Christ's objective victory over death and sin grounds personal assurance, making it a powerful response to Law-driven despair and a vivid expression of Gospel comfort.
Themes
Christ's resurrection Victory over death Assurance of salvation Comfort in suffering