Because He Lives
William J. and Gloria Gaither
“Because I live, ye shall live also.” John 14:19
1. 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 saviour lives.
2. How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
and feel the pride and joy He gives;
but greater still the calm assurance,
this child can face uncertain days because He lives.
3. 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 lives.
Refrain: 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.