Jesus Saves

Jesus Saves

Text written by Priscilla J. Owens (1829-1899)

Tune written in 1882 by William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)

Psalm 96:2 Sing to the Lord, praise his name;

proclaim his salvation day after day.

Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."

V. 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,

Leviticus 25:10 Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to return to your family property and to your own clan. 

V. 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.

Revelation 1:18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.

V. 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.

V. 4 Give the winds a mighty voice,

Jesus saves, Jesus saves;

Let the nations now reoice,

Jesus saves, Jesus saves;

Shout salvation full and free,

Highest hills and deepest caves,

This our song of victory,

Jesus saves, Jesus saves.