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RESURRECTION (Gaither)

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RESURRECTION (Gaither)

Composer: Bill Gaither (1971)
Published in 82 hymnals

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Piano/Organ
	BECAUSE HE LIVES

Choral
	HE LIVES

Handbells
	BECAUSE HE LIVES

Composer: Bill Gaither

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Tune Information

Title:	RESURRECTION (Gaither)
Composer:	Bill Gaither (1971)
Meter:	Irregular with refrain
Incipit:	53451 32162 16565
Key:	A♭ Major
Copyright:	© 1971 Hanna Street Music (BMI) (admin. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)

Texts

Because He Lives

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Handbells

BECAUSE HE LIVES

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

Music Supplement II: The United Methodist Hymnal: Alternate Harmonizations Edition
Composer/Editor Robert C. Bennett
Published By: Abingdon Press (1993) pp. 153

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trombone Counter-melody

61 Trombone Hymns & Counter-Melodies Volume 3
Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1996) pp. 62

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trumpet Descant

61 Trumpet Hymns & Descants Volume 3
Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1995) pp. 62

Organ Solo

Morning by Morning: Settings for the Church Organist: 23 Songs, Hymns and Choruses Arranged by Marilyn Arison
Composer/Editor Marilyn Arison
Published By: John W. Peterson Music Company (1989) pp. 34
Encore: 50 of Fred Bock's Greatest Gospel Arrangements for Organ
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1984) pp. 11
Morning Has Broken: For Organ
Composer/Editor John F. Wilson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1976) pp. 9
Alleluia!: A Praise Gathering for Believers
Composer/Editors Fred Bock; Bill Gaither
Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1974) pp. 29
Alleluia!: A Praise Gathering for Believers - For Organ
Composer/Editors Fred Bock; William J. Gaither
Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1974) pp. 29
Get All Excited and Other Favorites: Featuring Because He Lives
Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Gloria Gaither
Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1974) pp. 4
Get All Excited and Other Favorites by Bill and Gloria Gaither: Featuring Because He Lives
Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Gloria Gaither
Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1974) pp. 4

Piano Solo

From the Heart: Modern Worship Classics for Piano
Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 4
PedalPoint Volume 39 Number 3 April May June 2019: For Church Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editor Stan Pethel
Published By: LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (2019) pp. 30
Solos for the Sanctuary Gospel: 8 Piano Solos for the Church Pianist
Composer/Editor Glenda Austin
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2014) pp. 34
Gaither Gospel Classics: Contemporary Settings of Cherished Songs Written by Bill and Gloria Gaither
Composer/Editor Carol Tornquist
Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2010) pp. 12
Gospel's Finest
Composer/Editor Anonymous
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2004) pp. 2
Be Thou My Vision: Creative Settings for the Pianist in Worship
Composer/Editor Marilynn Joy Ham
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2000) pp. 32
Songs for the Soul - Music that Ministers: 11 Worship Medleys for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Jim Hammerly
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2000) pp. 58
A Touch of Jazz: Contemporary Settings of Church Classics
Composer/Editor Bill Wolaver
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1999) pp. 19
Big Blue Book of Intermediate Piano Solos
Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1999) pp. 12
Piano Favorites for Easter: Including Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1998) pp. 2
Great Hymns for Praise and Worship
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1992) pp. 36
Gospel Piano Country Style
Composer/Editor David Huntsinger
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1986) pp. 3
Hands of Time: Hymns for Piano
Composer/Editor Anthony Burger
Published By: Marantha Music Inc. (1984) pp. 41
25 Piano Solos for the Singing Church: Intermediate Piano Solos of Songs by Bill and Gloria Gaither
Composer/Editors Carol McMillen; Bill and Gloria Gaither
Published By: LeavenSong, Inc. (1983) pp. 37
The Best of Today's Christian Music: Piano Solos
Composer/Editor Gene Roberson
Published By: Bradley Publications (1983) pp. 42
Sunday Gospel Piano
Composer/Editor Joe E. Parks
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1982) pp. 29
Bock's Best Volume I: 50 Outstanding Piano Arrangements of Hymns and Gospel Songs
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1980) pp. 8
Morning Has Broken: For Piano
Composer/Editor John F. Wilson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1977) pp. 6
Alleluia!: A Praise Gathering for Believers - for Piano
Composer/Editors Fred Bock; William J. Gaither
Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1974) pp. 26
Get All Excited and Other Favorites: Featuring Because He Lives
Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Gloria Gaither
Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1973) pp. 4
Get All Excited and Other Favorites by Bill and Gloria Gaither: Featuring Because He Lives
Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Gloria Gaither
Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1973) pp. 4

Piano and Organ Duet

Because He Lives: A Worship Prelude with Optional Choral Introit
Composer/Editors Joel Raney; William J. Gaither
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2011) pp. 2
Bock to Bock Volume 5 Organ/Piano Duets: A Collection of Hymns and Gospel Songs
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1992) pp. 22
Gospel Greats for Organ and Piano
Composer/Editor John F. Wilson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1988) pp. 4
To God Be the Glory: Piano and Organ Duets for Worship
Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
Published By: GlorySound (1982) pp. 38
Don Hustad Meets the Gaithers: Don Hustad at the Piano and Organ
Composer/Editors Donald P. Hustad; William J. Gaither
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1979) pp. 19
Piano and Organ Duets: Some Special Songs by Bill and Gloria Gaither
Composer/Editors John Innes; Bill Fasig
Published By: Gaither Music Company, Inc. (1978) pp. 21

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

Contemporary Hymns and Songs III: For Piano / 4 Hands
Composer/Editor John Carter
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2006) pp. 34

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African American Heritage Hymnal #281

Ambassador Hymnal #545

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #407

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #449

Cáliz de Bendiciones #154

Cantos del Camino #138

CCLI Top 100 #42

CCLI Top 100 #45

CCLI Top 100 #45

CCLI Top 100 #48

CCLI Top 100 #53

CCLI Top 100 #55

CCLI Top 100 #61

CCLI Top 100 #81

CCLI Top 100 #97

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #620

Celebremos Su Gloria #222

Chalice Hymnal #562

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #448

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #677

Clarion Call #41

Complete Mission Praise #52

CPWI Hymnal #170

El Himnario #150

El Himnario Presbiteriano #150

Favorites Number 9 #15

Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #653

Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día #436

Hinário para o Culto Cristão #137

Hinário para o Culto Cristão (2nd ed.) #137

Hymnal #345

Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #132

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #204

Hymns for Worship #610

Hymns of Faith #169

Hymns of Promise #180

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #303

Libro de Liturgia y Cántico #350

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #43

Lift Up Your Hearts #361

Mil Voces para Celebrar #154

Moravian Book of Worship #706

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #342

Our Great Redeemer's Praise #265

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #68

Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #238

Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #895

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #458

Rejoice Hymns #387

Sacred Songs of the Church #162

Santo, Santo, Santo #200

Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #526

Sheng tu shi ge = Hymnary (聖徒詩歌) #114

Sing 'N' Praise Hymnal Vol. 2 #80

Sing Joyfully #275

Songs of Faith and Praise #464

Songs of Praise #74

Songs of the Church #91

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #193

The Celebration Hymnal #358

The Christian Life Hymnal #192

The Covenant Hymnal #744

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #213

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #120

The Sing! Hymnal #826

The United Methodist Hymnal #364

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement II #153

The Worshiping Church #238

This Far By Faith #93

Total Praise #276

Worship and Rejoice #447

Worship His Majesty #260

Yes, Lord! #265

찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #285

Include 7 pre-1979 instances

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