Because He Lives is a beloved Christian hymn written by Bill and Gloria Gaither in 1971. The Gaithers, a fruitful songwriting duo in the gospel music world, were encouraged to write the song throughout a period of certainty and concern about the future. At the time, Gloria Gaither was gravidity with their third child, and the social and political turmoil of the early 1970s caused them to send back deeply on the challenges that their child would face in the world.
The song’s lyrics express a profound faith and hope in the Renewal of Jesus Christ, highlight that because Christ lives, religionist can face tomorrow with assurance and courage. The chorus, in particular, summarize this message: “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.”
“Because He Lives” quickly became popular within the Christian community and has since been contained in numerous hymnals and reported by various artists. Its abiding appeal lies in its boost message and the Gaithers’ heartfelt make-up, which continues to encourage and consolation people around the world.
Lyrics
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!