The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1973

1973. Good News (Hewitt)

1. Good news! good news of a soul redeemed,
A penitent forgiven!
Good news! good news that another friend
Is on the way to Heaven!

Refrain
Rejoice! rejoice! there’s joy today
In the land beyond the river;
Another gem for His diadem,
A star to shine forever.

2. Good news! good news that another heart
Has learned redemption’s story;
Good news! good news that another voice
Will sing His praise in glory. [Refrain]

3. Good news! good news that another life
Will show the power of Jesus,
Will prove the might of the saving grace
Which daily, hourly frees us. [Refrain]

4. Good news! good news that another hand
Will precious seed be sowing,
Another guide to lead straying feet
Where living streams are flowing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Good news! good news of a soul redeemed
• Title: Good News (Hewitt)
• Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1888)
• Refrain First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! there's joy today
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Good news! good news of a soul redeemed]
• Composer: John Robson Sweney
• Incipit: 51511 11765 54347
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain