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Samuel Medley, the author of the lyrics to “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” was born in England, just north of London, in 1738. Although he was raised by a family of faithful Christians, Medley chose not to practice religion during much of his youth. However, in 1759 he witnessed a miracle, and it changed the course of his life.
Medley, who at that time was a member of the British navy, was aboard a ship that was engaged in heavy battle with a French ship. The fierce battle left his leg severely wounded. The wound worsened as time went on, and one day the ship’s doctor declared that the leg must be amputated to save Medley’s life. The doctor explained that if there was no improvement by the next day, he would be forced to amputate.
Medley spent that night pondering his family’s Christian teachings and praying fervently that his life and leg would be spared. The next morning, the doctor examined the leg and found that it had miraculously improved so much that amputation was unnecessary.
The miraculous healing was the catalyst for Medley’s decision to live a Christ-centered life. He went on to preach many sermons and write several religious texts.
Text: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799
Music: John Hatton, d. 1793
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Lyrics
I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
1 I know that my Redeemer lives!
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead;
he lives, my ever-living head!
2 He lives triumphant from the grave;
he lives eternally to save;
he lives exalted, throned above;
he lives to rule his church in love.
3 He lives to grant me rich supply;
he lives to guide me with his eye;
he lives to comfort me when faint;
he lives to hear my soul's complaint.
4 He lives to silence all my fears;
he lives to wipe away my tears;
he lives to calm my troubled heart;
he lives all blessings to impart.
5 He lives to bless me with his love;
he lives to plead for me above;
he lives my hungry soul to feed;
he lives to help in time of need.
6 He lives, my kind, wise, heav'nly friend;
he lives and loves me to the end;
he lives, and while he lives, I'll sing;
he lives, my prophet, priest, and king!
7 He lives and grants me daily breath;
he lives, and I shall conquer death;
he lives my mansion to prepare;
he lives to bring me safely there.
8 He lives, all glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same;
what joy this blest assurance gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives!
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