Jesus Saves Lyrics
Moffitt, Cottrell, and Smith
Tune Name: UNKNOWN/Traditional
Composer: Unknown
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Hymnbook Source: Gospel hymnals
Verse 1
Hear the heart of Heaven beating:
Jesus saves, Jesus saves!
Hear His love and mercy pleading:
Jesus saves, Jesus saves!
Hear the host of angels sing,
“Glory to our Risen King!”
And the sounding joy repeating:
Jesus saves!
Verse 2
He has died our burden bearing.
Jesus saves, Jesus saves!
He now lives our sorrows sharing.
Jesus saves, Jesus saves!
See His love shine in the cross
Christ has paid redemption’s cost!
And the empty tomb’s declaring:
Jesus saves!
Verse 3
Sin’s dark power now is broken.
Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
“It is finished!” He has spoken.
Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
See the Christ all full of grace,
Melting darkness in His wake.
He’s alive forevermore! Yes,
Jesus saves!
Bridge
Christ is calling, chains are falling,
Hope is dawning bright and true.
Day is breaking, darkness failing,
God is making all things new.
Jesus saves!
Verse 4
O to grace, how great a debtor!
Jesus saves, Jesus saves!
All the saints now shout together!
Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Turn and know the risen Christ,
The spotless Lamb, our sacrifice!
And we’ll sing His song forever:
Jesus saves!
Turn and know the risen Christ,
The spotless Lamb, our sacrifice!
And we’ll sing His song forever:
Jesus saves!
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Jesus Saves |
| Author / Lyricist | Priscilla J. Owens (1829–1907) |
| Composer / Tune | William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921) |
| Date Written / Published | 1875 |
| Historical Context | American gospel hymn from the late 19th-century revival movement emphasizing Christ’s saving power. |
| Theme / Message | Assurance of salvation and redemption through Jesus. |
| Notable Features | Repetitive, easily sung chorus; evangelistic and personal devotional focus. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Popular in Sunday schools, revival meetings, and evangelical hymnals. |
| Source / Scholarship | American Gospel Hymns Old and New – Harry Eskew |
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