Jesus Saves
Words: Priscilla Owens
Tune: William Kirkpatrick
VERSE 1
G D
We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
G D G
Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
C G D D7
Bear the news to every land, climb the mountains, cross the waves;
G C G D G
Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
VERSE 2
G D
Waft it on the rolling tide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
G D G
Tell to sinners far and wide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
C G D D7
Sing, you islands of the sea; echo back, you ocean caves;
G C G D G
Earth shall keep her jubilee: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
VERSE 3
G D
Sing above the battle strife: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
G D G
By His death and endless life Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
C G D D7
Shout it brightly through the gloom, when the heart for mercy craves;
G C G D G
Sing in triumph o’er the tomb: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
VERSE 4
G D
Give the winds a mighty voice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
G D G
Let the nations now rejoice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
C G D D7
Shout salvation full and free; highest hills and deepest caves;
G C G D G
This our song of victory: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
