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 all-glorious in the sky,

He lives exalted there on high.

3

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.

4

He lives, my kind, wise, heavenly 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.

5

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.

6

He lives, all glory to His name!

He lives, my Jesus, still the same;

O the sweet joy this sentences gives:

I know that my Redeemer lives!

On this episode we have a conversation with Pastor Jake Zabel of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dalby, Queensland, Australia, a member congregation of the Confessional Orthodox Evangelical Lutheran Communion

1

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Hearts to heaven and voices raise;

Sing to God a hymn of gladness,

Sing to God a hymn of praise;

He who on the cross a victim

For the world’s salvation bled,

Jesus Christ, the King of glory,

Now is risen from the dead.

2

Christ is risen, Christ the first-fruits

Of the holy harvest field,

Which will all its full abundance

At His second coming yield,

Then the golden ears of harvest

Will their heads before Him wave,

Ripened by His glorious sunshine,

From the furrows of the grave.

3

Christ is risen, we are risen;

Shed upon us heavenly grace.

Rain and dew and gleams of glory

From the brightness of Thy face;

That we, Lord, with hearts in heaven,

Here on earth may fruitful be,

And by angel hands be gathered,

And be ever safe with Thee.

4

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Glory be to God on high;

Hallelujah to the Saviour,

Who has gained the victory:

Hallelujah to the Spirit,

Fount of love and sanctity;

Hallelujah, hallelujah

To the Triune Majesty.

Fortress News Monthly is a church news podcast that looks at Australian Lutheranism

On this episode:

We take a brief look at the LCA-QD, ELCR, AELC and COELC

And we get an update on the ALIES from our Aletheia reporter vicar David Cathie

1

Jesus lives! thy terrors now

Can, O death, no more appal us;

Jesus lives! by this we know

Thou, O grave, canst not enthral us.

Hallelujah!

2

Jesus lives! henceforth is death

But the gate of life immortal;

This will calm our trembling breath,

When we pass its gloomy portal.

Hallelujah!

3

Jesus lives! for us He died;

Then, alone to Jesus living,

Pure in heart may we abide,

Glory to our Saviour giving.

Hallelujah!

4

Jesus lives! our hearts know well

Naught from us His love will sever;

Life nor death nor powers of hell

Tear us from His keeping ever.

Hallelujah!

5

Jesus lives! to Him the throne

Over all the world is given;

May we go where He is gone,

Rest and reign with Him in heaven.

Hallelujah!

the official trailer of the newest show produced by The Order of Knight George: "A Lutheran Conversation"

Our panelists for the October 2020 Augsburg Panel:

Pastor Levi Graham of Dimboola-Natimuk Lutheran Parish, Victoria, Australia (LCA)

Pastor Tony Oliphant of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, USA (LCMS)

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1

Awake, my heart, rejoicing,

Behold a wondrous sight,

How after gloom and sorrow

Comes forth a glorious light.

My Saviour’s body lay

Where we shall rest that day

When, borne to realms of light,

Our spirit wings its flight.

2

The foe in triumph shouted

When Christ lay in the tomb;

But soon his hopes were shattered,

His boast was turned to gloom.

For Christ again is free

In glorious victory;

A hero strong to save,

He triumphed o’er the grave.

3

Defeated and o’erpowered,

The prince of hell there lies;

His deadly raging silenced,

No more can he arise.

The Lord now has hell’s key,

He who triumphantly

The power of death laid low,

And holds in bonds the foe.

4

Now when I view this triumph,

My heart is filled with joy;

There is no power to harm me.

Naught can my hope destroy.

For me there is a prize,

Laid up in Paradise,

Which Christ, the risen Lord,

Shall all His saints accord.

5

For ever as a member

I cling to Christ, the head,

And whither He shall lead me

I follow unafraid.

Through toil and pain and grief,

In all to Him I cleave;

Through sorrow, death, and night,

Christ is my shield and light.

1

Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife,

Now welcome from the grave!

Today we triumph in Thy life,

For Thou art strong to save.

2

The dwellings of the just resound

With songs of victory;

For in their midst, Lord, Thou art found,

And bringest peace with Thee.

3

O share with us the spoils we pray,

Thou didst for us achieve;

We meet within Thy house today

Our portion to receive.

4

We die with Thee, O let us live

Henceforth to Thee aright;

The blessings Thou hast died to give

Be daily in our sight.

5

Fearless we lay us in the tomb

And sleep the night away,

For Thou art there to break the gloom

And call us back to day.

6

Death hurts us not; his power is gone,

And pointless all his darts;

Now has God’s favour on us shone,

And joy fills all our hearts.

The 2020 Special Edition of the Augsburg Panel:

Featuring:

1. Rev. Jakob Fjellander of the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stockholm, Sweden (LK)

2. Rev. Brandon Warr of St. Patrick’s Lutheran Church UAC in Chipley, Florida, USA (ELDoNA)

3. Rev. Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, Illinois, USA (LCMS)

4. Rev. Michael Parker of the Growth Lutheran Network in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (GLN)

5. Rev. Scott Adkins of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Dresser, Wisconsin, USA (LCMC)

6. Rev. Dr. Daniel Branco of Congregação Luterana da Reforma in Fortaleza, Brazil (OLCC)

7. Rev. Fursan Zumot of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jerusalem, Israel (ELCJHL)

8. Rev. Kyle Wright of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, USA (LCMS)

9. Rev. Sean McMaughen of Grace Lutheran Church, Ennis, Texas, USA (NALC)

10. Rev. Filmore Alvarez of St. Mary’s Lutheran Church in Navotas, Philippines (ELDoNA)

11. Rev. Matthew Fenn of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stratford, Ontario, Canada (LCC)

12. Rev. Magnus Sørensen of Augustanakirken in Århus, Denmark (COELC)

13. Rev. Eric Philips, Concordia Lutheran Church, Nashville, Tennessee, USA (LCMS)

14. Rev. Terry Stringer of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Spokane, Washington, USA (CLC)

15. Rev. Joel Klein of “call pending”

16. Rev. Joseph Graham of in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Dubbo and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia (LCA)

17. Rev. Eric Sørensen of Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in Succasunna, New Jersey, USA (CLB)

18. Rev. Andrew Preus of Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, USA (LCMS)

19. Ret. Rev. Wally Schiller of the LCA

20. Rev. Ned Brockwell of Christ's Lutheran Church in Jyväskylä, Finland

Answering the top 20 voted for questions:

1. Should women cover their head in church?

2. Why are disposable cups tolerated by any Lutherans?

3. Thought on Universal Objective Justification?

4. Is it possible to remain orthodox while in a heterodox synod?

5. What role does Mary play in our relationship with Christ?

6. Does abortion damn the baby to Hell?

7. Is Intinction practice in Holy Communion biblical and/or acceptable?

8. Is the name “Lutheran” still preferable or unhelpful?

9. Election "unto faith" or "in view of faith"?

10. Can we commune with saints and angels in Heaven?

11. What does prayer do, strictly speaking?

12. How should Christian couples use birth control?

13. Do we believe in a logical contradiction when we teach 1) that God wants all to be saved, 2) Salvation is monoergistic, 3) some are damned?

14. Can we have Communion under one kind?

15. "Ad orientem" or "versus populum"? (Facing the altar or towards the people)

16. Is it a sin if a soldier captured by enemy forces commits suicide to prevent them from getting information from him?

17. Better to study Lutheran Fathers or Ancient Fathers?

18. Comments on the New Finnish Perspective on Justification (aka Justification and Theosis)?

19. Does Sola Scriptura mean Lutherans ignore the authority of Church tradition?

20. Can you give Holy Communion to Infants?