Many people wonder about the second verse of the Gaither song, “Because He Lives”.
This verse speaks of the wonder of holding a newborn child but then speaks of the assurance that one can feel because one knows that “this child can face uncertain days because He Lives”.
The word “He” in this verse, as well as in the chorus of the song, is written with a capital, upper-case letter. The word “He” refers to the living Jesus Christ; (-NOT to the newborn baby). Many translations of scripture also capitalize the pronoun “He” whenever it is used in reference to Jesus Christ.
Each time that the chorus is sung, the “He” refers to the risen and living Christ.
Verse one summarizes Christ’s purpose in coming to earth.
Verse two summarizes our confidence that Christ provides for future generations even in troubled and uncertain times.
Verse three is similar to David’s statement in Psalm 23 that “I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever”.
And; - it’s all because He (Jesus Christ) lives.
~ Keith