Happy Easter and God Bless! Walter Hammel plays Inspirational song "Because He Lives" on the Lowrey Prestige Virtual Orchestra. It was written by Bill and Gloria Gaither in 1971 and was Gospel Song of The Year in 1974. This inspired song was written in times of social upheaval and a troubled world, which has accelerated since then, but has the same meaning today. “Because He Lives” is a wonderful song of faith! Orchestration: Piano, B3 Type Organ String Orchestra, Brass, Choir and Harp.