Have You Heard the News?

Chorus:
Have you heard the news? No! What?
God sent His Son to bring Redemption;
How Christ our lot did choose. Pray! tell?
Of His great purpose and salvation.

1 One bright and blessed morn, the Son of God was born,
Coming to rescue us from danger:
Some did His stars behold, and brought their gifts of gold,
To this poor babe in Bethl'm's manger. [Chorus]

2 Our Lord was crucified out on the mountain side,
Thus to obtain our full salvation;
Behold the open grave, which proves His pow'r to save,
Whoever comes from tribe and nation. [Chorus]

3 'Twas on Mount Olivet, one bright and blessed day,
Jesus ascended up to glory;
He said He'd come again, and on the earth would reign,
O help me tell the blessed story. [Chorus]

4 Behold the "upper room" on Pentecostal morn,
There where the Holy Ghost descended;
Their hearts were set aflame, they preached in Jesus name,
And lo! three thousand were converted. [Chorus]

Source: New Sacred Quartettes for Male, Female and Mixed Voices #39