Today a hymn I sang in my youth came to my mind, “He lives.” Over the past 20 years of my research into interaction between the Holy Spirit and the human spirit and soul I have sought concordance between Scripture and neuroscience concerning this blessed communion restored to repentant mankind by God’s grace. It was made possible by the sin sacrifice of Jesus Christ, resurrected and living. This hymn expresses the findings in song I have shared in my books and blogs. (Thanks to Alfred H. Ackley, 1887-1960)
I serve a risen Savior; He’s in the world today. I know that He is living, whatever men may say. I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer. And just the time I need Him He’s always near.
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.
In all the world around me I see His loving care. And though my heart grows weary I never will despair. I know that He is leading, thro’ all the stormy blast; The day of His appearing will come at last.
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.
Rejoice, rejoice O Christian! Lift up your voice and sing eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King! The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find, none other is so loving, so good and kind.
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.