because he lives

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 vict'ry

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