If I’d know Christ’s risen power

If I’d know Christ’s risen power.

I must ever love the Cross;

Life from death alone arises;

There’s no gain except by loss.

If no death

no life

If no death

no life;

Life from death alone arises;

If no death

no life.

If I’d have Christ formed within me

I must breathe my final breath

Live within the Cross’s shadow

Put my soul-life e’er to death.

If God thru th’ Eternal Spirit

Nail me ever with the Lord;

Only then as death is working

Will His life thru me be poured.