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

52. Because He lives (God sent His Son)

Text Information
First Line: God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus
Title: Because He lives (God sent His Son)
Author: Gloria Gaither
Author: William J Gaither
Refrain First Line: Because He lives I can face tomorrow
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: The Godhead: Jesus - God the Son; The Church of Jesus Christ: Baptisms, Dedications and Presentation of Infants; Seasons of the Christian Year: Easter and Holy Week (2 more...)
Copyright: © 1971 Gaither Music Company/WJG Inc/Kingsway's Thankyou Music
CCLI Number: 16880
Tune Information
Name: [God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus]
Composer: William J Gaither
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1971 Gaither Music Company/WJG Inc/Kingsway's Thankyou Music



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