It is a joyful message
That God now sends to you,
Repentance and forgiveness —
How old, yet ever new.
It is a joyful message
That Christ for you has died,
That He who once was buried
Is risen and glorified.
It is a joyful message —
For you His blood was shed,
For you He bore the judgment
And suffered in your stead.
It is a joyful message,
So full of grace and love;
It comes from highest heaven —
From God’s own heart above.
It is a joyful message:
Today, oh, hear His voice —
The voice of Jesus calling:
Repent! Receive! Rejoice!