“Because He Lives” is a powerful and uplifting Christian song that demonstrates the faithfulness of Jesus toward His believers. It embodies the message of hope that whatever may be the circumstances in the future, we can face it with confidence as our Savior lives and protects us.
William James Gaither and his wife Gloria wrote the lyrics of this amazing contemporary hymn in 1971.
Lyrics
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.
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 newborn baby
And feel the pride and the joy he gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives.
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.
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’ll know He reigns.
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
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives
