The Resurrection - Justin

Rising

“It is finished” was his final cry -
“It is finished” not “this is the end”-
Hanging, watched by mother, brother, friend,
He released his spirit and did die.
And in death redemption he did buy;
But what if in the grave he did remain?
Would not all of our faith then be in vain?
If Christ did not arise, what hope have I?
 
Dying, he threw open heaven’s door,
When for our sins the king of glory fell.
Rising, he created order mends;
Rising, his creation to restore,
That we may in union with God dwell.
“It is finished,” this is not the end!