Ancient and Modern ‎#691b

691b. Jesus shall reign where' er the sun

1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
does his successive journeys run;
his kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
till moons shall wax and wane no more.

2 People and realms of every tongue
dwell on his love with sweetest song,
and infant voices shall proclaim
their early blessings on his name.

3 Blessings abound where'er he reigns:
the prisoner leaps to lose his chains;
the weary find eternal rest,
and all the sons of want are blest.

4 To him shall endless prayer be made,
and praises throng to crown his head;
his name like incense shall arise
with every morning sacrifice.

5 Let every creature rise and bring
peculiar honours to our King;
angels descend with songs again,
and earth repeat the loud Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus shall reign where' er the sun
• Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Blessing; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent): Year B; Church: Universal; Kingdom of God; Praise; The Seventh Sunday of Easter: Year A; Ascension Day

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: Philip Armes (1836-1908)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major