Key: G 
 
Verse 1: 
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We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 
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Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 
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Bear the news to every land, climb the steeps and cross the waves; 
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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, you ocean caves; 
Earth shall keep her jubilee: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 
 
Verse 3: 
Sing above the battle strife: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 
By His death and endless life Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 
Shout it brightly 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!