Because He Lives
The Gaithers 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.
[Chorus]
Because he lives
I can face tomorrow
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.
[Chorus]
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 vict'ry,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know he reigns.
[Chorus]
The first verse of "Because He Lives" by The Gaithers talks about the birth, life, and death of Jesus Christ. It highlights the reason for his coming to earth, which was to love, heal, and forgive humanity. The verse reminds listeners that Jesus bought our pardon on the cross, and his resurrection proves that he lives. The empty grave is a powerful symbol that reassures Christians of their hope and faith in Christ.
The chorus of the song reiterates the theme of hope that runs through the entire song. The acknowledgment that Christ's resurrection guarantees a brighter tomorrow and that all fear can be replaced by confidence in the future sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics also express comfort in the knowledge that Christ holds the future, and life's meaning is secured solely by his existence.
The second verse of the song talks about the joy that comes with holding a newborn baby, but it contrasts the transient nature of that joy with the eternal calm assurance obtained from faith in Christ. While young children can experience fear and uncertainty due to life's unpredictability, the fact that Christ lives dispels worry and reinforces inner strength that enables the child to face whatever challenges that come their way.
The final verse of the song speaks of the inevitability of death and the assurance that, at the end of our earthly journey, we will see Christ reigning in the fullness of his glory. It underscores the power of Christ's resurrection and provides Christians with an unwavering hope and expectation of eternal life.
Line by Line Meaning
God sent his son, they called him Jesus,
The Father sent His son who was named Jesus by people.
He came to love, heal and forgive.
He came to offer love, healing, and forgiveness to people.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
Jesus lived on earth and died on the cross to save me from my sins.
An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives.
The fact that Jesus' grave is empty is proof that He has risen from the dead and is alive.
Because he lives
My hope and faith are strengthened because Jesus is alive.
I can face tomorrow
I am not afraid of the future because Jesus gives me strength and courage.
Because he lives
My life has purpose and meaning because of Jesus' resurrection.
All fear is gone
I am free from fear because Jesus has conquered death and the power of sin.
Because i know he holds the future
I have confidence in the future because I trust that Jesus is in control of it.
And life is worth the living
My life has value and significance because of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection.
Just because he lives
Everything in my life is different and transformed because Jesus is alive.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
It is a precious experience to hold a newborn baby in your arms.
And feel the pride and joy he gives,
Parents feel proud and joyful when holding their newborn child.
But greater still the calm assurance:
However, the assurance that comes from knowing Jesus is even greater.
This child can face uncertain day because he lives.
Through faith in Jesus, even a child can face an uncertain future with hope and confidence.
And then one day I'll cross the river,
Someday, when I die, I will pass over to the other side.
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
As I near the end of my life, I will face the pain and struggle of death.
And then, as death gives way to vict'ry,
Through Jesus' resurrection, death has been conquered and victory awaits.
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know he reigns.
In the glory of heaven, I will see Jesus reigning as King over all things.
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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Kyrie eleison
Tears rolling on my cheek...
I'm glad to be a Christian. Jesus is Lord!
AJA
my grandpa loved the Gaithers. this song all makes me tear up thinking about that day when we’ll finally see our Savior’s face in glory.
BanquetNZ
Brazil started to quarantine a couple of days ago and all Brazilians got the viral invitation through social media to go to their windows at 8pm and sing “Because He lives” together!
Maurício Lopes
Nós louvamos ao Senhor com esta obra prima com a assinatura do Senhor. Deus nos abençoe!!!
TyThe06Animator Alt
If you listen “We can Face uncertain Days”
Coronavirus.
We will prevail with God!
AlphaPF Studios
@TyThe06Animator Alt YESSSSSS!!!!!!🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
Linda Hadland
So beautifully sung and to hear the Congregation singing too lifted my ♥️ right up. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you all. 🌟🙏
kueagle1
This is such an awesome song. I listened to it weekly when I was in Iraq. I got so much strength from it. It gave me courage then. The song continues to do so.
Lesa Jackson
Thank you for your service! God's protection is amazing if we try and continue to stay in His will! He surely lives! If people would only believe they would see for the first time! May God Bless you and keep you safe. We love our Veterans!
Mary Pardee-peterson
More than ever, I need to hear this blessed hymn