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Live
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Aug 16, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Marvin Sapp's song "Live" is a powerful gospel anthem that speaks directly to those who are hurting, feeling hopeless, and overwhelmed by life's trials. The lyrics acknowledge the pain and isolation people experience, but they pivot to a message of faith and encouragement, declaring that by faith, one shall live and not die. The song reminds listeners that God will not give them more than they can bear and that He cares for them. It urges perseverance and trust in God's timing, promising that a season of breakthrough is coming. This is a song of hope and resilience, rooted in biblical promises of life and restoration.
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I see you smiling
Life is tearing you apart
Looking good on the outside
I can feel your heart
You feel helpless and hopeless
Isolated and confused
You feel like that there lays no purpose
So let this word encourage you
You shall live, and not die
Though you've been hurting
For sometime
By faith
You shall live
And not die
Though you have been hurting
For sometime
By faith
You shall live
I see you standing there
With a towel in your hands
Getting ready to go in
Like no one really understands
They don't, don't understand
Here is what you must remember
That you are in this for a reason
Don't give up just keep the faith
Soon you will be walking in your season
You shall live, and not die
Though you've been hurting
For sometime
By faith
You shall live
And not die
Though you have been hurting
For sometime
By faith
Just remember, just remember
He will never put more on you than you than you can bear
It may be hard right now
Just know that he cares
You shall...
Live, live, live
By faith you shall...
Live, live, live
[repeat]
By faith you shall...
You shall live and not die
Though you've been hurting
For sometime
By faith
You shall live and not die