African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#401

401. We Have Heard the Joyful Sound (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 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 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: We Have Heard the Joyful Sound (Jesus Saves!)
• Author: Priscilla Owens, 1829-1907
• Meter: 7.3.7.3.7.7.7.3.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 96:2-3
• Topic: The Christian Life: Salvation; Joy; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS SAVES
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Key: G Major or modal