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! 
 
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How sweet to hold a newborn baby, 
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And feel the pride and joy he gives; 
G     G7          C       Cm But greater still the calm assurance: 
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This child can face uncertain days because He Lives! 
 
Chorus 
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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 vict'ry, 
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I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives! 
 
Chorus