Because He Lives
Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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And feel the pride and the joy that he gives
Oh but greater still, the calm assurance
We can face uncertain days because He lives
And because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
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 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 a living just because He lives
He lives, He lives
The lyrics to Gloria Gaither's song "Because He Lives" talk about the comfort and hope that come from the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first verse talks about the joy of holding a newborn baby, but the greater comfort comes in the assurance that we can face uncertain days because of our faith. This means that no matter the difficulties or challenges we face in life, we can feel at peace knowing that we have the support of our faith and the hope that comes with it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this hope even more strongly. It proclaims that because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow and all fear is gone. We can entrust our future to Him, knowing that He holds it in His hands, and that our lives are worth living just because He lives.
The final verse of the song looks beyond this life to the moment of death. Even as we face life's final battle with pain and suffering, we can be assured that death is not the end, but rather a gateway to eternal life. The last two lines of the verse offer the ultimate hope and comfort: that we will see the lights of glory and know that Jesus reigns triumphant over death and sin.
Overall, the song is a powerful declaration of the hope and comfort that come from faith in Jesus Christ. It speaks to the most basic fears and uncertainties that we all face in life - fear of the unknown, fear of death, fear of the future - and offers the reassurance and hope that only a deep and abiding faith can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
It is delightful to hold a newly born infant in your arms
And feel the pride and the joy that he gives
One feels a sense of accomplishment and happiness when holding a baby
Oh but greater still, the calm assurance
However, even greater than that feeling is the peaceful assurance
We can face uncertain days because He lives
That allows us to face the uncertain future with confidence because He exists
And because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, I am able to prepare myself to face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because of His existence, all fears and doubts vanish away
Because I know He holds the future
Because I know He controls the future and will protect me from harm
And life is worth a living just because He lives
Life is valuable and meaningful solely because of His life
And then one day, I'll cross that river
At some point, I will have to cross the figurative river and face mortality
I'll fight life's final war with pain
I will battle with the pain that comes with death
And then as death gives way to victory
Following the struggle with death, a victory will be gained
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He reigns
At that moment, I will see the glorious light and appreciate that He is the ruler
He lives, He lives
He is alive and present among us to guide us on this journey.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
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@ScoobyandShaggy5554
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 victory
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
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
@bensuarez8688
2023 and I can never get tired of hearing this beautiful song…. praise God…
@georgeadair7799
Because of this song I found my way back to Jesus. I didn't know just how much I missed him, but he never abandoned me even in my darkest times.
@Ken77114
+George Adair George, oh how very much I have been thru to testify to this! He tells us very straight ,,,,"I will NEVER leave you nor FORSAKE you!" Because of that single truth, I, at 75, am alive today! Blessings, Ken Skeen
@lurenevincent6973
+George Adair
Amen Thank God for Jesus
@AshikJonathan
pray for me too. that now i live only for him
@sydneykahlil2204
BEAUTIFUL.
@guicattoni1773
George Adair God bless you! Hallelujah! Praise Jesus!
@bornagain9
This song is so uplifting, my heart is full of joy because He lives!
@judygaylan1492
Love this song. It reminds us not to worry because He lives and He holds tomorrow.
@georgeparowski1420
Songs like this are pure refreshments to one’s soul