"He Lives" is a Christian hymn, otherwise known by its first line, "I Serve a Risen Savior". It was composed in 1933 by Alfred Henry Ackley (1887-1960), and remains popular today within most of the body of Christ. It is not delegated to a specific denomination, nor should it be represented as such.

He Lives
by Alfred Henry Ackley
GenreHymn
Written1933
Based onLuke 24:5
Meter7.6.7.6.7.6.7.4 with refrain

The hymn discusses the experience of Christian believers that Jesus Christ lives within their hearts, which is scriptural in the Word of God: “I am crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.”—Galatians 2:20, and “That Christ may make His home in your hearts through faith.”—Ephesians 3:17. The fundamental foundation is the word "faith". Christian believers, through faith understand it is a holy experience given by God, not just a "feeling", nor is it limited to a denomination.

The hymn is disliked or excluded by some who believe the song endorses a subjective appeal to experience, which is less reliable than the words of scripture.[1][2][3]

Uses in other media

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The hymn is sung by church members in Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, a screen adaptation of Jeanette Winterson's novel of the same name.

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