The Jubilee

Charles Wesley • English

Primary Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-27

Verse 1

Blow ye the trumpet, blow! The gladly solemn sound let all the nations know, to earth's remotest bound:

Chorus

The year of jubilee is come; return, ye ransomed sinners, home; return, ye ransomed sinners, home.

Verse 2

Jesus, our great High Priest, has full atonement made; ye weary spirits, rest; ye mournful souls, be glad:

Chorus

The year of jubilee is come; return, ye ransomed sinners, home; return, ye ransomed sinners, home.

Verse 3

Extol the Lamb of God, the sacrificial Lamb; redemption thro' his blood throughout the world proclaim:

Chorus

The year of jubilee is come; return, ye ransomed sinners, home; return, ye ransomed sinners, home.

Verse 4

Ye slaves of sin and hell, your liberty receive; and safe in Jesus dwell, and blest in Jesus live:

Chorus

The year of jubilee is come; return, ye ransomed sinners, home; return, ye ransomed sinners, home.

Verse 5

Ye who have sold for naught your heritage above, receive it back unbought, the gift of Jesus' love:

Chorus

The year of jubilee is come; return, ye ransomed sinners, home; return, ye ransomed sinners, home.

Verse 6

The gospel trumpet hear, the news of heav'nly grace; and, saved from earth, appear before your Savior's face:

Chorus

The year of jubilee is come; return, ye ransomed sinners, home; return, ye ransomed sinners, home.

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