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Text:Because He Lives
Author:Gloria Gaither
Author:William J. Gaither
Tune:[God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus]
Composer:William J. Gaither

68. Because He Lives

Text Information
First Line: God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus
Title: Because He Lives
Author: Gloria Gaither (1969)
Author: William J. Gaither (1969)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christians: Assurance
Copyright: Copyright © 1971 by William J. Gaither (ASCAP).
CCLI Number: 16880
Tune Information
Name: [God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus]
Composer: William J. Gaither (1969)
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright © 1971 by William J. Gaither (ASCAP).



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