If Heaven Was Never Promised to Me
Andrae Crouch And The Disciples · Just Andraé [1972]
You may ask me why I serve the Lord,
Is it just for heaven's gain.
Or to walk those mighty streets of gold,
And to hear the angels sing.
Is it just to drink from the fountain,
That never shall run dry.
Or just to live forever, ever, and ever,
In that sweet, sweet bye and bye.
Chorus:
But if heaven never was promised to me,
Neither God's promise to live eternally.
It's been worth just having the Lord in my life.
Living in a world of darkness,
You came along and brought me the light.
If there were never any streets of gold,
Neither a land where we'll never grow old,
It's been worth just having the Lord in my life.
You've been my closest friend down through the years,
And every time I cry You dry my tears.
It's been worth just having the Lord in my life.
Living in a world of darkness,
living in a world of darkness,
You came along and brought me the light.
Is it just for heaven's gain.
Or to walk those mighty streets of gold,
And to hear the angels sing.
Is it just to drink from the fountain,
That never shall run dry.
Or just to live forever, ever, and ever,
In that sweet, sweet bye and bye.
Chorus:
But if heaven never was promised to me,
Neither God's promise to live eternally.
It's been worth just having the Lord in my life.
Living in a world of darkness,
You came along and brought me the light.
If there were never any streets of gold,
Neither a land where we'll never grow old,
It's been worth just having the Lord in my life.
You've been my closest friend down through the years,
And every time I cry You dry my tears.
It's been worth just having the Lord in my life.
Living in a world of darkness,
living in a world of darkness,
You came along and brought me the light.
If Heaven Was Never Promised to Me
Andrae Crouch and The Disciples deliver a stirring gospel anthem on the 1972 album Just André. The track exemplifies Crouch's signature ability to weave complex harmonies with a driving, rhythmic pulse that propels the congregation forward. As a staple of the Southern gospel tradition, the song reflects the era's emphasis on spiritual resilience and communal worship. Its powerful arrangement and soaring vocals have cemented its place in the canon of classic church music, influencing countless subsequent recordings in the genre. The recording captures the raw energy of live performance, showcasing the group's mastery of call-and-response structures and emotional delivery.