Scripture Verse

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

Introduction

portrait
Paul Rader
(1878–1938)

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

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

Lyrics

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

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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?

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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.

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