Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Hymnal: Christian Worship (2008) #721 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 If Christ had not been raised from death,
Our faith would be in vain,
Our preaching but a waste of breath,
Our sin and guilt remain.
But now the Lord is ris’n indeed.
He rules in earth and heav’n:
His gospel meets a world of need—
In Christ we are forgiv’n.
2 If Christ still lay within the tomb,
Then death would be the end,
And we should face our final doom
With neither guide nor friend.
But now the Savior is raised up,
So when a Christian dies
We mourn, yet look to God in hope—
In Christ the saints arise!
3 If Christ had not been truly raised,
His Church would live a lie;
His name should nevermore be praised;
His words deserve to die.
But now our great Redeemer lives;
Through him we are restored;
His Word endures, his Church revives
In Christ, our risen Lord. Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: UNION CITY
If Christ Had Not Been Raised from Death