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 gave His life, to buy my pardon    

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An empty grave was there to prove my Saviour lives

Chorus:

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Because He lives I can face tomorrow  

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Because He lives              all fear is gone

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Because I know (I know) He holds the future  

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And life is worth the living just because He lives

Verse 2:

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How sweet to hold a newborn baby

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And feel the pride        and joy he brings

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But greater still     the calm assurance

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This child can face uncertain days because 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 I'll know He lives