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 Saviour lives.


Refrain:

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'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.


Refrain:

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.