Like those whose houses are made desolate by death, my own home is filled with mourning, and I look to the dawning of each new day with fear. But keeping my faith in You, I trample down my fear, and open my mouth with defiance to offer these hymns to You, O Life-giving Lord:
Jesus, vanquisher of hell!
Jesus, giver of resurrection!
Jesus, banish my fear of the future!
Jesus, heal the sorrows of my past!
Jesus, redeem my soul in peace from the battle with my foes!
Jesus, conquer my many spiritual enemies!
Jesus, You that put despair to flight!
Jesus, You that fill the heart with hope!
Jesus, light that no darkness can extinguish!
Jesus, joy that no sorrow can quench!
Jesus, glorious liberty of the children of God!
Jesus, endless song of those raised to new life!
Jesus, light to those in darkness, glory to You!