{Verse 1}
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God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus
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He came to love, heal, and for - give
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He lived and died to buy my pardon
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An empty grave is there to prove my Sa - viour lives
{Chorus}
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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 liv-ing just because He lives
{Verse 2}
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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 great - er still the calm assurance
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This child can face uncertain days because He lives
{Verse 3}
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And then one day I’ll cross the river
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I’ll fight life’s final war with pain
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And then as death gives way to vict'ry
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I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives