Because He Lives


Verse 1

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God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus

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He came to love, heal and forgive

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He bled and died, to buy my pardon

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An empty grave is there to prove

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My Savior lives


Chorus

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Be—cause He lives, I can face tomorrow

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Be—cause He lives, all fear is gone

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Be—cause I know, (yes I know)

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He holds the future

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And life is worth the li — ving

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Just because He lives


Verse 2

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How sweet to hold our newborn baby

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And feel the pride and joy he gives

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But greater still the calm assurance

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This child can face uncertain days

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Becuase He lives


Verse 3

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And then one day I'll cross the river

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I'll fight life's final war with pain

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And then as death gives way to victory

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I'll see the lights of glory and

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I'll know He lives