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 joy He gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain day, 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
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Because He Lives
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Jun 14, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Bill and Gloria Gaither's classic hymn 'Because He Lives' celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope it brings. The song reflects on Christ's life, death, and empty tomb, offering assurance that because He lives, believers can face tomorrow without fear. It also touches on the comfort of knowing that children can face uncertain days with confidence, and that death is ultimately defeated. The lyrics emphasize faith in God's control over the future and the victory over death through Christ.
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