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562. Because He Lives

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 12 w. refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Topic: God's Church: Life of Discipleship: Trust and Assurance; Assurance; Birth (3 more...)
Copyright: © 1971, 1995 William J. Gaither (ASCAP); all rights reserved; used by permission
CCLI Number: 16880
Tune Information
Name: RESURRECTION
Composer: William J. Gaither (1971)
Meter: 98.9 12 w. refrain
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1971, 1995, William J. Gaither (ASCAP); all rights reserved; used by permission



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