Because He Lives

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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 lived and died to buy my pardon,
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An empty grave is there to prove my Savior 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 He holds the future,
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And life is worth the living,
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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 gives;
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But greater still the calm assurance:
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This child can face uncertain days because He 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 He holds the future,
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And life is worth the living,
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Just 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 vict'ry,
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I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives!

[Chorus]
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
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Because He lives, all fear is gone;
          G D G             Cadd9     Am7
Because I know He holds the future,
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And life is worth the living,
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Just because He lives!

[Outro]
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
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Because He lives, all fear is gone;
          G D G             Cadd9     Am7
Because I know He holds the future,
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And life is worth the living,
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Just because He lives!