BECAUSE HE LIVES

By Sally DeFord

{Verse 1}

Because He lives

Because He rose in mighty triumph from the grave

I put my trust in Him and seek to follow Him in faith

Because He lives

Because He lives

I shall find strength to stand against the tempter's pow'r

He is my refuge and defense in ev'ry troubled hour

Because He lives

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{Chorus 1}

Because He lives

I can bear whatever burden maybe mine

I am encircled in the arms of love divine

Because He lives

Because He lives He will banish ev'ry shadow of my pain

Ev'ry sorrow will be swallowed up in Him

For in His hand is healing for the weary soul

This I know because He lives

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{Verse 2}

Because He lives

My heart is filled with peace amid a world of fear

And through the blindness of the night in Him I rest secure

Because He lives

Because He lives

There is no task so great that I cannot endure

I bear no heartache that His tender mercy cannot cure

Because He lives

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{Bridge}

Because He lives I will fear no darkness

Because He lives I will walk in light

Because He lives I will praise His kindness

Because He lives hope shines ever bright

Because He lives I will seek His righteousness

Because He lives I'll follow where He leads

Because He lives I shall conquer even death

And I shall live because He lives

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{Chorus 2}

Because He lives

I will rejoice in Christ and glorify His Name

And with the willing voice of gratitude proclaim

My Savior lives!

Because He lives

He will banish ev'ry shadow of my pain

Ev'ry sorrow will be swallowed up in Him

For in His hand is healing for the weary soul

This I know, this I know

Because He lives!