340. Jesus Saves

1 We have heard a joyful sound,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
Spread the gladness all around,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
Bear the news to every land,
Climb the steeps and cross the waves,
Onward, ’tis our Lord’s command,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves.

2 Waft it on the rolling tide,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
Tell to sinners, far and wide,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
Sing, ye islands of the sea.
Echo back, ye ocean caves,
Earth shall keep her jubilee,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves.

3 Sing above the battle’s strife,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
By His death and endless life,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
Sing it softly through the gloom,
When the heart for mercy craves,
Sing in triumph o’er the tomb,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves.

4 Give the winds a mighty voice,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
Let the nations now rejoice,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
Shout salvation full and free,
Highest hills and deepest caves,
This our song of victory,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves.

Text Information
First Line: We have heard a joyful sound, Jesus saves, Jesus saves
Title: Jesus Saves
Author: Priscilla J. Owens (1822-1899)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Gospel: Salvation and Redemption
Tune Information
Name: [We have heard a joyful sound, Jesus saves, Jesus saves]
Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921) (1882)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6.
Incipit: 55151 23555 31255
Key: G Major or modal



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