Because He Lives was penned by Bill and Gloria Gaither in 1971 amidst a time of turmoil in the United States, characterized by the Vietnam War, nuclear anxieties, and domestic social unrest. Faced with uncertainties about the future, the birth of their son Benjamin inspired within the Gaither family a renewed sense of hope, prompting them to compose this song as an affirmation that Jesus Christ lives and provides hope beyond present circumstances ... See more [+] .