Jesus Saves

We can listen to a thousand sermons
Hoard books of instruction
Keep a list of goodly deeds we've done
That led not to destruction
We can heap the pretty roses
On the cold and lonely graves
But only Jesus gives us life
And only Jesus saves

We can walk a kindly second mile
For reasons right or wrong
In choices we are making
They will keep us weak or strong
We can risk our earthly lives
To stand proudly with the brave
But only Jesus gives us life
And only Jesus saves

There's just one way to Heaven
For the sinner who believes
When he has been forgiven
And salvation he receives
As our days reach their last number
And our bodies sleep in graves
Through Him is life forever
For only Jesus saves