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364. Because He Lives

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Text Information
First Line: God sent his Son, they called him Jesus
Title: Because He Lives
Author: Gloria Gaither (1971)
Author: William J. Gaither (1971)
Refrain First Line: Because he lives, I can face tomorrow
Meter: 98.9 11 with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1989
Topic: Justifying Grace: Pardon; Christian Year: Easter; Eternal Life (4 more...)
Copyright: © 1971 William J. Gaither
CCLI Number: 16880
Tune Information
Name: RESURRECTION
Composer: William J. Gaither (1971)
Meter: 98.9 11 with Refrain
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1971 William J. Gaither



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