Verse 1:
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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!


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 kn  -  ow He holds the future
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And life is worth the living
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Just because He lives


Verse 2:
And then one day, I'll cross that river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then as death gives way to victory
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives