Up the hill he stumbled 'neath the burden of the cross Trying hard to carry the sins of all the lost His strength was almost gone as he fell upon his knees Amid the angry crowd, with love for you and me Chorus: Raised in three days, death had lost its sting Raised in three days, forever as our king Raised in three days, the victory had been won Raised in three days, Jesus the Father's Son Oh, so still he lay, as the nails were put in place Though he felt the pain, there was love upon his face Then his blood was shed, as the day fled away God turned his back upon his son that day Chorus again In a borrowed tomb, they laid him, sealed by stone Awaiting the coming day, He was not alone When time was fulfilled, He came forth from the tomb Like a rose in springtime, he burst into full bloom Chorus last