[Intro – Spoken over a bluesy electric guitar] Way back in the beginning, mankind lost its way, But the love of our Heavenly Father never turned away. He gave the greatest gift this old world could ever know— He sent His beloved Son to show us where to go! [Verse 1] There’s a cross on a hill and a story of love, A gift that came down from the heavens above. Not a fortune of silver, not a kingdom of gold, But a promise of life that will never grow old. Jehovah looked down on a world full of pain, And He gave us His Son so we could live again. Jesus walked among us, showed the Father’s great name, Then he gave up his life to break death’s chain. [Pre-Chorus – Drums building] It wasn’t earned by the things we do, It’s a gift of love for me and you. Now the question is, friend, what will you believe? There’s a promise of life for those who receive! [Chorus – Full band, powerful harmonies] WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! Let the whole world hear! God gave His Son because His love is so dear! WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! Let your heart be free! Everlasting life is the promise we see! For God loved the world—let the mountains ring! He gave His Son, let the whole earth sing! From the backwoods roads to the city streets, There’s hope for the world in the words we read! WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! That’s the promise of John 3:16! [Verse 2] Now Jesus didn’t come just to condemn the land, He came to show God’s love and help us understand. The Father sent His Son with a message of peace, So the chains of sin and death could finally cease. But faith ain’t just words that you shout in the night, It’s following Jesus and walking in the light. With a heart that’s humble and a life that’s true, Let God’s Word shape the things you say and do. [Pre-Chorus – Rising guitars] From the darkest valley to the morning sun, There’s hope in the gift of God’s only Son. So open up your Bible, let the truth shine through, And discover what the Father’s love can do! [Chorus – Bigger, with backing vocals] WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! Let the whole world hear! God gave His Son because His love is so dear! WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! Let your heart be free! Everlasting life is the promise we see! For God loved the world—let the mountains ring! He gave His Son, let the whole earth sing! From the backwoods roads to the city streets, There’s hope for the world in the words we read! WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! That’s the promise of John 3:16! [Instrumental Break – 16 bars] [Slide guitar solo] [Hammond organ swells] [Heavy Southern rock guitar riff] [Drums thunder back into the groove] [Verse 3 – Gritty, heartfelt vocals] There’s a day coming when the tears will be gone, When the night gives way to a beautiful dawn. God’s Kingdom will bring what this world can’t provide, And the meek will find peace with their God by their side. So I’ll keep on preaching, keep sharing the news, There’s a hope worth living for, a truth we can choose. Not the praise of men or the riches they bring, But the life everlasting promised by our King. [Bridge – Half-time, soulful] God is the Giver! Jesus is the Way! Love is the reason We have hope today! Death isn’t the ending! The grave won’t win! God’s got a purpose To make all things new again! [Backing vocals] Make all things new! Make all things new! [Lead vocal – rising intensity] So tell your neighbor! Tell your friend! God’s love is calling— This ain’t the end! [Final Chorus – Explosive, full choir] WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! LET THE WHOLE WORLD HEAR! GOD GAVE HIS SON BECAUSE HIS LOVE IS SO DEAR! WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! LET YOUR HEART BE FREE! EVERLASTING LIFE IS THE PROMISE WE SEE! For God loved the world—let the mountains ring! He gave His Son, let the whole earth sing! From every nation, every tribe, every street, Let the good news roll with a Southern rock beat! WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! There’s hope for you and me! WHOSOEVER BELIEVES! That’s the promise of John 3:16! [Outro – Guitars ringing, crowd-style harmonies] God loved the world! He gave His Son! Through faith in Jesus, The race can be run! God loved the world! Let the good news ring! Whosoever believes… [Spoken softly] “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son…” — John 3:16, NWT [Final guitar chord rings out]
