African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#96

96. Jesus Shall Reign

1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does His successive journeys run;
His kingdom spread from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.

2 To Him shall endless prayer be made,
And endless praises crown His head;
His name like sweet perfume shall rise
With every morning sacrifice.

3 People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on His love with sweetest song,
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on His name.

4 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.

5 Let every creature rise and bring
His grateful honors to our King:
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud amen!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
• Title: Jesus Shall Reign
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Praise; Holy Scripture; Missions; Peace

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton, d. 1793
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Higher key (Eb), No. 69