1. We have heard the joyful sound Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bring 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 thru 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!
Lyrics: Priscilla Jane Owens
Music:
William James Kirkpatrick
Tune: JESUS SAVES
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6.
Priscilla J. Owens, 1829–1907
Priscilla J. Owens, a Baltimore public school teacher for forty-nine years, wrote these stirring soul-winning words for a missionary service in the Sunday school of the Union Square Methodist Church. Fourteen years later, William Kirkpatrick composed the music.