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God sent His Son, they called him Jesus,
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He came to love, heal and forgive;
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He lived and died, to buy my pardon,
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An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
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Because He lives, all fear is gone;
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Because I know He holds the future,
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And life is worth the living just because He lives.
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How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
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And feel the pride, and joy he gives;
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But sweeter still the calm assurance,
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This child can face uncertain days because He lives.
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
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Because He lives, all fear is gone;
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Because I know He holds the future,
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And life is worth the living just because He lives.
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And then one day I'll cross the river,
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I'll fight live's final war with pain;
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And then as death gives way to victory,
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I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
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Because He lives, all fear is gone;
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Because I know He holds the future,
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And life is worth the living just because He lives.