Jesus is our sure defence.
Why should we then fear or waver?
All our hope and confidence
Rest on Him the risen Saviour.
Even in our darkest hour
He will shield us with His power.
We are flesh and must return
To the dust whence we were taken,
But we from the Scriptures learn
That from death we shall awaken:
We like buried seed that dies
Shall unto new life arise.
What is weak and mortal here,
Prey to illness and destruction,
Shall with glorious power appear
In the hour of resurrection.
What today is sown disgraced
In great honour shall be raised.
To our God be thanks and praise:
He through Christ made us victorious.
Be then steadfast all your days;
See how death's defeat assures us
That in Him who comes again
All your toil is not in vain.
- Hymn 51, Book of Praise
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