Because He Lives
Eddie Ruth Bradford Lyrics
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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
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy he brings
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days 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 victory
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know 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 life is worth the living just because He lives
The lyrics of Eddie Ruth Bradford's "Because He Lives" speak to the power of God's unwavering love and the strength it provides to believers in times of struggle and uncertainty. The song begins by highlighting the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whom God sent to earth to love, heal, and forgive. His death on the cross allowed for the forgiveness of sins and bought the pardon of believers. The second stanza focuses on the hope that is provided by Christ's resurrection, and the assurance that it gives believers that they can face whatever challenges come their way because they know their Savior lives. The final stanza looks ahead to the promise of eternal life in heaven and the confidence that comes from knowing death has been conquered.
The repeated refrain, "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," emphasizes the idea that it is only through the power of Christ that believers can face the trials of life with courage and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus
Our Creator sent His only Son to live among us, and they named Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
Jesus came to express His love for us, heal our afflictions, and offer mercy and forgiveness
He lived and died to buy my pardon
He lived a life full of grace and compassion, and passed away to save me from my sins
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives
An empty tomb is a concrete example that my Savior is alive
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
With Jesus in my heart, I can brave whatever the future holds
Because He lives, all fear is gone
All worries and apprehensions are dispelled through knowing Jesus is alive
Because I know He holds the future
Knowing my Savior controls my future fills me with confidence
And life is worth the living just because He lives
His life gave me life, and now every breath feels worthwhile
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
There's nothing more delightful than cradling a fresh, new life
And feel the pride and joy he brings
There's a sense of fulfillment that comes with watching a young one grow
But greater still the calm assurance
Even more reassuring than holding a baby is trusting in Jesus
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives
Any difficulties or uncertainties that lie ahead can be defeated with Jesus as your ally
And then one day, I'll cross the river
Someday my time on this earth will come to a close
I'll fight life's final war with pain
There will be a battle against discomfort and suffering at the end of my life
And then, as death gives way to victory
But the ultimate victory will be mine as death is defeated
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives
In the end, I will see the glory of Christ and know that He lives
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Kojack Black
on So Many Times
I love this song