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 lived and died to buy my pardon,
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An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
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Be cause 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 brings;
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But greater still the calm assurance:
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This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
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Be cause 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 fi nal 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 reigns!
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
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Be cause 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!