African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#558

558. Jesus Saves

1 We have heard the joyful sound:
Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Spread the tidings all around:
Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Bear the news to ev'ry 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 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 the joyful sound
• Title: Jesus Saves
• Author: Priscilla J. Owens, 1829-1907
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 7 7 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  1 John 4:14
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS SAVES
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 7 7 6
• Key: G Major