Because He Lives
The Blackwood Brothers Lyrics


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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 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Blackwood Brothers's song Because He Lives describes the significance of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The song starts by acknowledging the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who came to the world as God's son to love, forgive and heal all of mankind. It goes on to talk about how Jesus lived and died for the redemption of humankind, and that He has risen from the grave, which is proof that He lives.


The chorus of the song acknowledges that because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, tomorrow can be faced without fear, and life is worth living. The lyrics express the belief that Jesus holds the future and provides a calm assurance that facing uncertain days is possible because He lives.


The second verse refers to the experience of holding a newborn child, and feeling the joy and pride that the child brings. It connects to the idea that having faith in Jesus Christ provides even greater assurance that the child can face the uncertain days ahead.


The final verse speaks of the end of a person's life, crossing the river and fighting the final war with pain. It expresses hope that the believer will see the lights of glory, which represents eternal life in heaven, and know that Jesus lives. Overall, the song expresses the belief that life is worth living because of Jesus Christ's love, forgiveness, and victory over death.


Line by Line Meaning

God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus
God sent His son to earth and named Him Jesus


He came to love, heal and forgive
Jesus came to earth to love, heal, and forgive people


He lived and died to buy my pardon
Jesus lived and died so that my sins could be forgiven and I could have eternal life


An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives
The empty tomb proves that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive


Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
I can face the future with confidence and hope because Jesus is alive


Because He lives, all fear is gone
The knowledge of Jesus' resurrection eliminates fear from my life


Because I know He holds the future
I am secure in the knowledge that Jesus has control over my future


And life is worth the living just because He lives
The fact that Jesus is alive gives meaning and purpose to my life


How sweet to hold a newborn baby
It is a joyful experience to hold a newborn baby


And feel the pride and joy he brings
The happiness a new baby brings is immense


But greater still the calm assurance
An even stronger feeling is the assurance that comes from knowing Jesus


This child can face uncertain days because He Lives
Children can face the unknown future with confidence and hope because of Jesus


And then one day, I'll cross the river
Someday I will die and enter into the afterlife


I'll fight life's final war with pain
The struggle with death will be difficult


And then, as death gives way to victory
Death will be conquered through Jesus' resurrection


I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives
In the afterlife, I will see the glory of God and know that Jesus is alive




Writer(s): Gloria L. Gaither, Bill Gaither, Alceu Alvez Damico, J. Gaither Wm

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