Because He Lives

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God sent  His Son,  
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They called Him Jesus 
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He came to love,  
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Heal and forgive 
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He lived and died           
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To buy my pardon 
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An empty grave is there to prove 
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My  Saviour lives 




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Because He lives,  
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I can face tomorrow 
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Because He lives 
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All fear is gone 
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Because I know   
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He holds the future 
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And life is worth the living just  
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Because He lives 


 
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How sweet to hold,  
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a newborn baby 
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And feel the pride,  
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and joy He gives 
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But greater still          
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the calm assurance 
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This child can face uncertain days 
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Because He lives 


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