*On Easter Sunday Eve (2013) the kids and I were reading a story about Easter out of the Friend Magazine. The story referenced the song "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" Pg. 136 in the hymn book. The song was such a comfort to us (post surgery/ pre-chemo) as we sang the words:
I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Friend)
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.
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 bless in time of need.
2. 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.
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.
3. 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.
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.
4. He lives! All glory to His name!
He lives, my Savior still the same.
Oh sweet the joy this sentence gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives.
He lives! All glory to His name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same.
Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives:
“I know that my Redeemer lives!
I know that my Redeemer lives!”
We sang the song the next morning and felt the spirit so strongly both times. On our way to church that day (Easter Sunday) Bennett said, "I really hope we sing that hymn in sacrament meeting today." We went into sacrament meeting and looked at the page numbers and we were a bit disappointed to see that the song would not be included in the meeting. To our surprise, right before the final hymn was to be sung, the Bishop got up and announced that we would be singing hymn #136--I Know That My Redeemer Lives, in addition to the closing song. Two closing songs!!!! I would have loved to be sitting on the stands and watched as our mouths opened in surprise and then turned into smiles as we were able to sing that song and witness how an inspired Bishop was an instrument in the Lord's hand and provided us with a tender mercy that day!
*During the chemo treatments, I was giving Eden instructions to watch over and protect Emerie, as they were going to a neighbors house to play while I rested. Emerie overheard the conversation and said, "Don't worry mom, we're safe in Jesus's hands!"
*During the chemo treatments, I was giving Eden instructions to watch over and protect Emerie, as they were going to a neighbors house to play while I rested. Emerie overheard the conversation and said, "Don't worry mom, we're safe in Jesus's hands!"
I love this!! So glad you shared
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