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Born That We May Have Life
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Aug 7, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's 'Born That We May Have Life' is a Christmas song that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics contrast the humble circumstances of His birth with His divine identity as the Son of God, emphasizing that He came to bring life and salvation to humanity. The song rejoices in the arrival of the Savior, connecting the manger to the cross and highlighting the purpose of His coming. It calls the world to rejoice and join with the angels in worship, affirming that Jesus was born to give us abundant and eternal life.
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No reputation, no stately bearing
No palace bed for royalty
But a star in the Heavens, a sign full of wonder
Announcing the coming of the King of kings
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
A throne in a manger, the cross in a cradle
The hidden revealing this glorious plan
Of a Child who would suffer, a Child who would conquer
The sin of every woman, the sin of every man
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, Hallelujah, the Savior has come
Rejoice, o world, join with the angels
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, for the King of kings
And the Lord of lords
Rejoice, o world, a Savior is born
Who brings us life and brings peace
Born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life