Jesus Saves
Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires Lyrics

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We have heard the joyful sounds Jesus Saves, Jesus saves
Spread the tiding all around Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves
We have heard the joyful sounds Jesus saves, Jesus Saves

Spread the tiding all around Jesus saves, Jesus Saves
We have heard the joyful sounds Jesus saves, Jesus Saves
Spread the tiding all around Jesus saves, Jesus Saves
Spread the news throughout the land across the mountain

Across the way onward end (I lost the land) Jesus saves, Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves, to the utmost Jesus saves
He will pick you up and turn you around Halleluiah, Jesus Saves
(Small Interlude)
We want the whole wide world to know Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves
To everybody high and low Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves
We want the whole wide world to know Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves
To everybody high and low Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves
To the utmost Jesus saves, to the utmost Jesus saves
He will pick you up and turn you around Halleluiah, Jesus Saves
To the utmost Jesus saves, to the utmost Jesus saves
He will pick you up and turn you around Halleluiah, Jesus Saves
We′re singing to the nation, we're singing to the whole nation Halleluiah
We′re singing to the old, we're singing to the young people

Halleluiah (Halleluiah, Jesus Saves) we're singing to the wise
(Halleluiah, Jesus Saves) Repeat as directed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires's song "Jesus Saves" is a joyous proclamation of the salvation through Jesus Christ, that is intended to be shared with everyone high or low, old or young, across the mountains, and across the land. The song inspires believers to enthusiastically spread the good news of Jesus' saving grace, saying "spread the tiding all around," "we want the whole wide world to know," and "to the utmost Jesus saves." The line "He will pick you up and turn you around Halleluiah, Jesus Saves" is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of Christ in a person's life.

The song's repetition of "Jesus Saves" helps drive home the main message, and the use of the word Halleluiah adds a celebratory tone. Overall, this song is a call to action for believers to share the good news of Jesus Christ with everyone they come in contact with, and to trust in Him for salvation and transformation.

Line by Line Meaning

We have heard the joyful sounds Jesus Saves, Jesus saves
We have received the glad news of salvation from Jesus Christ, and it is worth repeating.

Spread the tiding all around Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves
Proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ's saving grace to every corner of the earth, as it is worth sharing.

Spread the news throughout the land across the mountain
Share this message across all boundaries and obstacles, no matter how great they may seem.

Across the way onward end (I lost the land) Jesus saves, Jesus saves
No matter where you find yourself, even if you feel lost, Jesus Christ offers salvation and redemption.

To the utmost Jesus saves, to the utmost Jesus saves
Jesus Christ is capable of saving to the very limits, and people should place their trust in Him fully.

He will pick you up and turn you around Halleluiah, Jesus Saves
Jesus Christ has the power to lift you up and change your life by offering salvation, which is worth praising Him for.

We want the whole wide world to know Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves
The message of Jesus Christ's saving grace is so important that it should be shared with the entire world.

To everybody high and low Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves
Everyone, regardless of their status or background, can receive the salvation offered by Jesus Christ.

We′re singing to the nation, we're singing to the whole nation Halleluiah
We are spreading this message of salvation to the entire nation and praising Jesus Christ.

We′re singing to the old, we're singing to the young people
Regardless of age, everyone can receive the saving grace of Jesus Christ and should be encouraged to do so.

Halleluiah (Halleluiah, Jesus Saves) we're singing to the wise
We are praising Jesus Christ and sharing His message of salvation with those who are considered wise.

(Halleluiah, Jesus Saves) Repeat as directed
Continue to spread the message of salvation and praise Jesus Christ for his saving grace.

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