Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founde… Read Full Bio ↴Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founded in 1982 by Keith Lancaster, who has variously played the role of singer, songwriter, and producer throughout the group's history. Acappella is by far the most popular musical group to have come out of the Churches of Christ in the U.S. They are in large part responsible for inspiring an entire culture of a cappella musical performance in the Church of Christ. Churches of Christ members strive to worship as first century Christians worshiped, and believe one should sing 'making melody in your heart' (Eph. 5:19), instead of using musical instruments in worship. The song "Acappella" from 1986's Conquerors was the first to achieve widespread popularity within the church of Christ (it could almost be called a 'hit') and the 1988 album Sweet Fellowship has become their all-time best seller. AVB's breakout Song in My Soul was released almost concurrently, and the number of like-minded a cappella vocal groups within the church of Christ grew almost exponentially after these two albums. Acappella experienced their first mainstream success outside the church of Christ with 1993's Set Me Free. This album also had a song licensed for use in a Sony Camcorder Super Bowl commercial (with the refrain "They are more precious than gold").

If There Were No God
Acappella Lyrics

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If there were no God there would be no music
There would be no dream to be dreaming of
What a dreadful thought of an empty future
If there were no God there would be no love

If there were no God there would be no children
There would be no joy to relieve our tears
Not a tender hand to provide us comfort

No consoling heart to subdue our fears

Chorus:
But we know that God is with us
And we know His majesty
Reigning now, the King eternal
Yes we know the victory

If there were no God there would be no sunshine
There would be no rain to refresh the earth
There would be no jewels to display their value
There would be no thought of enduring words

If there were no God there'd be no creation
There would be no light there would be no breath
No surpassing joy nothing in existence
If there were no God all would be death

Repeat Chorus (x2)

Yes we know, yes we know the victory
Yes we know the victory

Scriptural Reference:

"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen." 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Acappella’s song, “If There Were No God,” speaks about the importance of God and his presence in our life. The song starts with the statement that if there were no God, there would be no music or dreams to aspire to. The lyrics describe the emptiness that would surround us if God wasn’t present in our lives. The song continues by listing the various things that God provides, such as love, joy, comfort, and even the beauty of nature. The chorus reinforces the idea that God is present and powerful, and that we should recognize his victory over all things.

The lyrics go on to describe the consequences of a world without God, where there would be no creation, light, or breath. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that we know that God is with us and his victory is assured. The song’s message is a celebration of the power of God and a reminder of the incredible benefits that his presence brings to our lives.

The song’s scriptural reference, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, emphasizes the idea of God’s mercy and forgiveness. The Apostle Paul acknowledges that he was a sinner, but through God’s mercy and grace, he was able to receive eternal life. The reference is a reminder that no matter how great our sins, God is always present and ready to forgive us.

Line by Line Meaning

If there were no God there would be no music
Without God, there would be no beautiful melodies, no soulful notes to touch our hearts.

There would be no dream to be dreaming of
There would be no hope in life, nothing to aspire, no future to look forward to.

What a dreadful thought of an empty future
Imagining a future without God feels dark, bleak, and uninspiring.

If there were no God there would be no love
Without God, there would be no selfless caring, no compassion in the world, no reason to love.

If there were no God there would be no children
Children are a gift of God, and without him, there would be no little ones running around, no innocence, no laughter.

There would be no joy to relieve our tears
Children bring joy, and without them, there would be no one to make us smile in times of sadness.

Not a tender hand to provide us comfort
Without children, there would be no one to give us a comforting touch when we’re feeling alone.

No consoling heart to subdue our fears
Children have a way of subduing our worries, bringing calm to our hearts, without them, there would be no one to console us.

If there were no God there would be no sunshine
God created the sun, bringing light, warmth, and life to our world.

There would be no rain to refresh the earth
God created the rain as well, refreshing the soil and making the earth green.

There would be no jewels to display their value
All the precious stones in the world are a reflection of God's creativity and beauty.

There would be no thought of enduring words
Without God, there would be no enduring words, no wisdom passed down from generation to generation.

If there were no God there'd be no creation
God is the creator of all things. Without him, nothing would exist.

There would be no light there would be no breath
God created the light and the breath of life that sustains us.

No surpassing joy nothing in existence
Without God, there would be no surpassing joy, and nothing would exist.

If there were no God all would be death
Without God, there would be no life, only death and darkness.

But we know that God is with us
We have faith and trust that God is with us, always present in our lives.

And we know His majesty
We acknowledge God's greatness, power, and glory.

Reigning now, the King eternal
God is the King, the ruler of all things, and he will always reign, forever and ever.

Yes we know the victory
We know that with God, we have victory over darkness and death.

Yes we know, yes we know the victory
We are confident and sure that with God, we have the ultimate victory.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@yohannaporras377

4y↑48

Hey guys! Here are the lyrics of the song

Dodo dooo dodo
Doooooo
Dodo dooo dodo
Dodo dooo dodo
Dooooo doo dodo doooo
If there were no God
There would be no music
There would be no dream
To be dreaming of
What a dreadful thought
Of an empty future
If there were no God
There would be no love (dah dah dah)
If there were no God
There would be no children
There would be no joy
To relieve our tears
Not a tender hand
To provide us comfort
No consoling heart
To subdue our fears (dah dah dah)
But we know (yes we know)
That God is with us (he's with us)
And we know (yes we know)
His Majesty
Reigning now
The king eternal
Yes we know
The victory
If there were no God
There would be no sunshine
There would be no rain
To refresh the earth
There would be no jewels
To display their value
There would be no thought
Of enduring words
If there were no God
There'd be no creation
There would be no light
There would be no breath
No surpassing joy
Nothing in existence
If there were no God
All would be death
But we know (yes we know)
That God is with us (he's with us)
And we know (yes we know)
His Majesty
Reigning now
The king eternal
Yes we know
The victory
But we know (yes we know)
That God is with us (he's with us)
And we know (yes we know)
His Majesty
Reigning now
The king eternal
Yes we know
The victory
Yes we know
Yes we know
Yes we know
The victory
The victory

@alexandreperusio1303

You're right. We're All Fools.

The only problem is that you think that faith in God is something I have for merit, it's not, it's for grace.

Heb 11:1,3: "Now faith is substantiating of things hoped for, conviction of things not seen. … By faith we apprehend that the worlds were framed by word of God, so that that which is seen should not take its origin from things which appear."

So is salvation, all by God's grace, we don't deserve it, what we deserve is hell.

And who said we are not sure? Everyone knows that there is a God, the problem is that we close our eyes to it. It's right in front of you...

Rom 1:20-22: "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,"

But knowing that God exists will not save you from hell, because as I said, we are all worthy of going there.
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ who is God incarnate, the one who died on the cross to be a substitute for everyone who believes in him.

Heb 9:27: "And forasmuch as it is the portion of men once to die, and after this judgment;"

John 5:24: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, that he that hears my word, and believes him that has sent me, has life eternal, and does not come into judgment, but is passed out of death into life."

All comments from YouTube:

@shirobasskaruri

48w↑19

As a Kenyan listening to this in 2024 when so many things seem to be going south, God reminded this song. He is the King Eternal and He is with us!!! 🇰🇪

@stevebee3083

26w↑1

We are together in this dada

@ElishaMurano

22w

We keep holding on

@yohannaporras377

4y↑48

@Purvigiggle

❤Thank you❤! 😘

@stevebee3083

26w

Thank you

@gideon219

21w

Thank you so much

@yzinspired

7y↑40

Acappella is my first ... still is my love ... grew up on these ... Music ... God .. Love !

@MicahAngelOfficial

1y↑5

God is with us. 🪽 thank you, Abba. This music is forever special.

@shonnaalien-px4xf

51w↑1

god is not real🥵🥵🥵

@didintlemosalaesi8743

30w↑1

This song has a special place in my❤. Reminds me of my varsity days…indeed where would we be if there were no GOD🙌Praise GOD

@CharmineInverary

1y↑5

I just love this song thank you Jesus for all that you have done

@pearlrants7798

3y↑6

Still enjoyable in 2022💚💚💚

@tshegofatsomosekiemang5900

2y↑5

Here I’m and back to Sda after twenty years of back sliding ooh what a journey God is able.

@PreciousKwanisai

22w

God bless you! Whatever comes whatever goes, keep the faith!

@LucianoSantosAzevedo-z8x

29w↑3

Só qualidade vocal para honra e glória de Deus!

@asooyaji7709

11y↑16

Can not imagine life without God. Great song

@HardKore5250

9y↑1

I can lol

@beejme9time

Asoo Yaji You mean you can't imagine your life without music... I think

@wgt579

12y↑10

I'm so glad that we don't have to imagine a world without God.

@saphirstone17

12y↑30

this is pure music for the soul...thank you Lord that I can feel every single day the beauty of life

@JustaGirlfromPNG

3y↑1

AMEN

@iF3llOffaBr1dge

11y↑21

that is one of my most beautiful songs I've ever heard

@eveshr6

14y↑18

I agree this song is amazing; I love the lead singer, very pure voice

@fredmilord4080

5y↑8

I love Acappella💓

@annasirri87

6y↑6

My fav song.

@mrs.segura7442

10y↑7

i think these songs were uploaded to be enjoyed not to be criticized. whatever your beliefs are keep them to your self. there's a saying that says and i quote," if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all". Lovely songs thank you whoever shared it

@ZoeBredan

10y↑1

Exactly!

@marrmist

I bet if some music were "uploaded to be enjoyed not to be criticized" that disagreed with your own world view, you'd criticize it :P

@asmoov

6y↑6

The bass on the breakdown heavenly

@AmbassadorOfChristLoverOfTruth

16y↑8

Halleluia..Thank you Jesus, we do indeed know the victory!! Where would we indeed be without God!! Thank you my Brother's for this beautiful anointing testimony. My Heart was truly blessed..May God continue to bless you all as you continue to lift Him up in Songs and Praises..God Bless!!

@JulietVernon

32w

One of my favourite songs the first time i listened to it on the radio it brought conviction that to my new birth in watery baptism.❤ come come

@lancelotkamaka2563

4y↑1

I always believed that acappella is the highest form of music. Greatest song ever.

@taloiza1

12y↑8

Thats a very powerful song. I am very happy that I have found God

@DLilsaint07

12y↑5

Thankyou God that you are God and your with us, What comfort this is to our souls !

@carolynrogers8715

6y↑2

Our God, He is alive. And it is through His darling son, Jesus Christ that we have eternal life. I love this group so much and have been listening to Acapella since they formed. Ty Acapella 🙏😃.

@darytul

13y↑4

thanks God for this piece of art and worship

@augylove6704

12y↑8

praise GOD there is GOD.

@theodoredavis8933

13y↑5

Touching song.

@DennisDLDemskiSr

Thank you, Bill. That was very uplifting! And I know how much you like music and that certainly must’ve lifted you also.

@caleb3506

13y↑2

wow, what memories, in high school, my worship team at new hope community church in Portland or opened for these amazing guys, we followed them on tour, what a trip, havent heard them in so long. this was back in about 1996.

@Mick4806

6y↑2

Beautiful, soul-uplifting and comforting song.

@onedayatatime8419

3y↑2

Beautiful rendition! ❤️❤️🙏🙏✝️✝️

@oneilappletonloq894

13y↑4

Amazing song. Thank you

@chinedugaius5372

4y↑1

I remember this song...oh my goodness.....this song always make feel God more

@roodnelgatsby8334

A beautiful song for our soul. I'll always love A capella music.

@greatfadaabraham

2y↑2

OMG!!!... Can't imagine life without God!...

@goldenmusik2191

13y↑2

love this song blesses my heart.

@KENNETHMWANGI-m5b

It made and also back 1999and . now feel my heart lifte

@humphreykailu5425

One of my old favorites

@1Shaneel

14y↑1

This is an AMAZING song. The words....brilliant

@emmaculateachieng6959

2022, and I'm here, still feel blessed by this song

@francescoody4993

52w

My brother loved them, too. We played this at his funeral.

@angelmiguelluna4865

7y↑1

Yes, this song remember us how great is the lord our God

@roneishaatkinson2352

7y↑2

love this

@nigelk.smsipha492

9y↑1

surely if there were no God i would be just a forgotten memory...Praise His NAME!!!!

@Casa657

12y↑1

Amen to that! God reigneth forever!!!

@dudbomb3000

12y↑8

what kind of person comes here and dislikes this great music?

@xXAnni3LuvsYhuXx

2y↑1

Amen amen ❤

@jennynazaire7766

3y↑1

Soothing 🤍

@mogbeyijolomi6661

1y↑1

I grew up listening to Acapella

@killakam2433

4y↑1

Praise God I'm +1 today God is really with (me) us

@lawrenceadegboro4712

12y↑1

I love it

@smilezglobalconcept3352

2y↑1

Still listening 2023 is there is no God there will be no me 🙏

@GeneralHerald

2y↑1

❤❤❤

@classicjag76

14y↑2

Amen

@adrianmwanza4525

7y↑3

Amen 🙏

@danielrerimoi7632

One word, NOSTALGIA!

@renekency4886

6y↑2

Beautiful song!!!! Can i find the music scores plz. I would like to sing it with my choir.

@femiallen8714

11y↑1

I THANK GOD FOR BEING "OUR LIGHT" THAT SHINES IN OUR DARKNESS..HALLELUYAH TO JESUS CHRIST!!!

@HardKore5250

No god

@carloseduardobarcelos5154

9y↑1

Melhor som!

@aguaviva2343

Verdade

@noncycybs

14y↑7

can i get lyrics,i love this song

@justinebrownlee9267

Hello Nonsi

@OdgiousShasubila

That's real music.thank u God

@favourzimoni1059

38w

The king eternal ✝️👑

@andrayanderson19

This may sound a little crazy but am I the only one who can’t listen to a Acapella songs randomly? Lol. I’ve been listening to these songs in album/cassette format for so long that I still listen them in that order. For example, after the song: “If There Were No God” plays I have to listen to “My Lord & My God” because that’s the next song on the original album. As soon as one song finishes I automatically hear the next song coming up in my head.

@stacyharvey83

Amen. There is a God

@Mjc310

15y↑1

How do I get the url? It use to be right above the embed...but it's not anymore...where do I get it or find it?

@lasttr3funpredictableaugus157

10y↑6

If der were no God der wouldn't be a world today.........

@aubreydube

15y↑1

where can i download this? pls let me know..

@praises2g

If you get YouTube Premium you can download this songs and others! ☺️

@elliotboatey1999

Yes I know!

@shantellebloomfield9670

i assume hearmytruck you are refering to ' wedding day'. Yes but not this specific set although i beleive they are apart of the great acappella group. I saw on a video three individuals singing that song l think the founding member of the group Keith Lancaster sings lead. You can check it out.

@lornadaley100

13y↑2

youtube just write in the name

@hearmytruck

Didn't this group also do "I'll fly away"?

@simonpetrusbenades4726

Yes they did also that track too

@beejme9time

In actuality, those who claim it as sure thing, and whom deny Gods existence are both fools. Let's be honest, we're ALL fools. Every human wants to believe that they are smart. We have an inherent need to latch onto whichever side makes the most "sense",... and then create a false virtue by defending it to the grave, as if we somehow have some inside info on the matter. We don't. Nobody knows anything. We're all stupid. However those who think they have it all figured out are simply flaunting their ignorance harder than the rest

@alexandreperusio1303

@beejme9time

@@alexandreperusio1303 I have no problem with you or anyone who may truly believe that they have it all figured out. Sure I may think you might be misguided, and maybe a bit arrogant, but all power to you (maybe you shouldn't be condemning others but no harm no foul). I do believe having faith in something concrete is good for one's psychological and physical health, so you won't catch me trying to argue with anyone's faith. But I stand by the fact that nobody really knows a damn thing, no matter what they read in a book written by humans or what their parents drilled into them at an early age

@princeyugos3974

10y↑2

I wonder what my life would be like if there were no God....

@kirkstable

8y↑1

Praise Jesus for all the angry trolls on this awesome song!

@lornadaley100

13y↑2

youtube

@Dreinokiac

Stephen hawking should listen to and embrace this song

@keeturbo

9y↑1

I feel so sad for Hawking when I hear his ideas that are causing him to miss out on the Eternal One.

@adelsjourney

8y↑1

wow, this is the song that brings all the bitter atheists out of the woodworks lol

@HardKore5250

Indoctrination kills lol

@HardKore5250

What's the point of invisible god lol?

@profekelz5854

9y↑1

The same point of breathing "invisible air"

@HardKore5250

KissyKelz B particles in air lol

@profekelz5854

+David Heller Invisible particles that "belong" to an invisible God

@HardKore5250

KissyKelz B cant prove its your god or any god

@profekelz5854

9y↑1

+David Heller You'll understand it all one day. 😘😘😘 I'll talk to "our" God on your behalf😉

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@HardKore5250

Nonsense there is no god hes invisible lol.

@zacharychristian3732

9y↑2

+David Heller without god there is no way to explain creation because of two logical principles. 1. nothing physical can be infinant. and something cannot come from absolute nothing. therefore it must have been created by something non-physical, all-powerful, and all knowing. as well as personal and creative. which is my definition of god. this is a great song that shows the carachter and importance of the god we serve.

@HardKore5250

not true thats a arguement from ignorance no god only super entity universes can be created out of nothing with virtual particles popping in and out of existence. Check out Sean Carroll and Lawrence Krauss

@daquickscopa39

10y↑3

haha too bad there is no evidence of god.

@daquickscopa39

10y

The Mighty Atlas idk i just woke up and bam

@daquickscopa39

10y

The Mighty Atlas is that an objective statement?

@iF3llOffaBr1dge

9y↑2

haha, too bad you don't need evidence. believing in God is based on faith, not proof

@daquickscopa39

9y↑1

iF3llOffaBr1dge Exactly. That is the definition of willful ignorance.

@iF3llOffaBr1dge

9y↑2

+ayoutubechannel "I'd rather live my life as if there were a God only to die and find out there isn't than to live my life as if there is no God only to find out there is." --Albert Cumus

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@brendajames2073

9y↑2

Amen

@aguaviva2343

Amém

@rachelisaac5

Amen

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