The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#117

117. 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 To Him shall endless prayer be made,
And praises throng to 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 prisoners leap to burst 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
• Author: I. Watts (1719)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church: Missions; Jesus Christ: Our King; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus shall reign where'er the sun]
• Composer: J. Hatton, d. 1793
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major