Because He Lives

Words & Music by William J. Gaither

 
God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there
To prove my Savior lives.

Chorus
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know, He holds the future
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives.

How sweet to hold a new born baby
And feel the pride and joy he gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days
Because Christ lives.

And then one day, I'll cross the river
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then, as death gives way to victory
I'll see the lights of glory, and I know He lives

© Copyright 1971 by William J. Gaither