We have heard the joyful sound

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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!
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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.
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Sing above the battle's 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.
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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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Edmund Frank Pepple

Bonny, Rivers, Nigeria

This is one of the hymns that reminds me that I've not done enough to appreciate the love of Christ for me. And I can't stop crying for my sinful nature and asking God for forgiveness. Oh indeed Jesus saves. Thank You Jesus for Salvation.


Naomi Johnson

Accra, Ghana

Very touching and encouraging hymn, I have grown to live so much. Salvation is full and free to anyone who believes. Jesus indeed saves!


Craig

Yuba City, CA, United States

I was immersed in Psalm 89, came to verse 15, ”how blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! ” That phrase immediately took me to one of my childhood hymns, “We have heard the joyful sound, Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves! ” Then I saw all these brothers and sisters in Jesus all over the globe singing of how He saved them, and I joined them! Thank you Lord Jesus for saving me, and taking me to a hymn I hadn’t sung in 50 plus years.


Zama Nkomo

Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

I love love this song every time my kids and I sing this song I just break out in tears thinking if it had not been for Jesus saving my sin sick soul where would I be. Thank you Jesus for Salvation full and free. Amen!


Samuel Obe

Lagos, Nigeria

Evergreen song till My Saviour returns. This song is so touching that I am feeling the move of the Spirit. Thank You Jesus for saving me.


Sarai Edwardville

Montréal, QC, Canada

Was feeling overwhelmed all day at school but when I arrived home I kept hearing this song. It reminds me about the purpose of me being on this earth.

To God be the Glory.


Nwodu Confidence.

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Indeed, JESUS saves and He won't stop saving, untill the trumpet is blown. This hymn explains the undying love of Christ towards us


Ogechi Onuigbo

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Was in a deep sleep this morning and kept on singing this song. Haven't sang this song in about 15 years. Jesus saves, Jesus saves.


Emmanuel

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Yes Jesus saves. How I love this song. Sang it today in my church.


Anonymous

Blaine, Minnesota, United States

Amen! I love singing this song when people pass by. I love singing Jesus saves so they can hear that part mainly😀 PRAISE GOD!!! JESUS SAVES! If He can save me, He can save YOU!

Stanzas 3 and 4 are different and stanza 5 is added:

3. Cried the cross on Calv'ry's hill:

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Precious blood is speaking still:

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Jesus died, our judgment bore;

Rising, life to us He gave;

To the heav'ns with Him we soar.

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

4. 'Tis the gospel word in truth:

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

This, man's troubled heart can soothe:

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Weary ones find rest and peace;

Sorrowful, rejoice always;

Sinners, wait no longer, please;

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

5. Still proclaim this gospel word:

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Speak till all on earth have heard:

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Grace of God to all is giv'n,

E'en to those whose sins are grave.

Still I'll tell, though voice grows thin:

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!