Because He Lives
Gaither Homecoming Friends Lyrics

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I believe in the Son
I believe in the risen One
I believe I overcome
By the power of His blood

Amen, Amen
I’m alive, I’m alive
Because He lives

Amen, Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends
Because He lives

I was dead in the grave
I was covered in sin and shame
I heard mercy call my name
He rolled the stone away

Amen, Amen
I’m alive, I’m alive
Because He lives
Amen, Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
Every fear is gone
I know He holds my life my future in His hands

Amen, Amen
I’m alive, I’m alive
Because He lives
Amen, Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends

Amen, Amen
I’m alive, I’m alive
Because He lives
Amen, Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends

Because He lives
Because He lives

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gaither Homecoming Friends' song Because He Lives speak of the belief in the Son of God, the risen one, and how this belief allows the singer to overcome through the power of his blood. The repetition of "Amen, Amen" throughout the song further adds to the message of faith and belief.

The second verse speaks of the singer's past struggles with sin and shame, but how God's mercy called their name and rolled the stone away, giving them new life. This new life is one of hope and the ability to face tomorrow without fear because of the belief in God's power and the knowledge that He holds their life and future in His hands.

Overall, the song Because He Lives is a testament to the power of faith in God and the hope that belief can bring to one's life. By acknowledging the Son of God and the sacrifice made for all, the singer is able to find new life and overcome their past struggles, leading to a life of hope and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

I believe in the Son
I have faith in Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God

I believe in the risen One
I believe that Jesus died and rose again, overcoming death

I believe I overcome
Through my faith in Jesus, I have the power to conquer any challenge

By the power of His blood
I am saved and forgiven because of the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross

Amen, Amen
I wholeheartedly agree with what has been said

I’m alive, I’m alive
I have new life through my faith in Jesus

Because He lives
Jesus' resurrection is the reason for my hope and salvation

Let my song join the one that never ends
I want to praise and worship God along with all believers past, present, and future

I was dead in the grave
Before I had faith in Jesus, I was spiritually dead and separated from God

I was covered in sin and shame
My actions were sinful and caused me to feel guilty and unworthy

I heard mercy call my name
God's grace and mercy reached out to me, inviting me to salvation

He rolled the stone away
Just as Jesus rose from the dead, God removed the barrier of sin and death in my life

I can face tomorrow
With Jesus by my side, I have hope and confidence in the future

Every fear is gone
My anxieties and worries are relieved by the peace that comes from trusting in God

I know He holds my life my future in His hands
I trust that God has a plan for my life and will guide me along the way

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MATT MAHER, JASON INGRAM, ED CASH, CHRIS TOMLIN, DANIEL CARSON, BILL GAITHER, GLORIA GAITHER

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