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We have heard a joyful sound

by Priscilla J. Owens (1829–1907)

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 340.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

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