Laudes Domini ‎#516

516. Psalm 72

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 For 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
Peculiar honors 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
• Title: Psalm 72
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Church of God; Church: Missions of; Church: Triumph of; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: MISSIONARY CHANT
• Composer: Charles Zeuner
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major