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Because Of Calvary by John P. Kee cover art

John P. Kee - Because Of Calvary Lyrics

Artist:
John P. Kee

Lyrics

Chorus (Repeat)


Because of Calvary
Because of Calvary
Because of Calvary
We share victory


Verse 1


Because You died for me
You gave me the victory
Now I'm free indeed
We share victory


Verse 2


Just because of You
My burdens are lighter
Just because of You
My pathway is brighter
Just because of You
I want you to know
We share victory


Verse 3


Just because of You
I have another chance
Just because of You
For holiness I can stand
Just because of You
I want the world to know
We share victory


Bridge


There is victory in Jesus
Though He will please us
We should be willing to throw up our hands
Obey His command
Through your test and trials you shall stand


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Meaning & Inspiration

"Because of Calvary" opens with a repeated title phrase naming one specific location as the reason for everything that follows, tying shared victory directly to that single place rather than general faith. That repetition, because of Calvary, functions almost like a chorus-length argument before any further explanation is given.

Its verses extend that same structure, just because of You, naming lighter burdens, a brighter path, another chance, and the ability to stand in holiness as direct results of what happened there. Repeating the phrase we share victory after each list ties personal benefit to a victory held in common rather than privately possessed.

Rooted in contemporary gospel's declarative testimony style, the song functions as an extended credit of every spiritual benefit to Calvary specifically, its closing bridge calling for raised hands and obedience as the fitting response to a victory already secured, naming endurance through testing as evidence that this standing will hold.

Related Scripture

  • John 8:36 Describes being free indeed through the Son, directly echoed in the song's declaration of freedom.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:57 Describes God giving victory through Jesus Christ, directly echoed in the song's repeated declaration of shared victory.