Moravian Book of Worship ‎#404

404. Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun

1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
does its 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 pris'ners leap to lose their chains,
the weary find eternal rest,
and all who suffer want are blessed.

5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring
the highest 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: Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
  ;
  Psalm 98
  ;
  Philippians 2:5-11
  ;
  Revelation 5:6-14
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
  ;
  Revelation 11:15-18
• Topic: Reign of Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christian year--Reign of Christ; God--Kingdom of; Spread of the Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton (c. 1790)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: 22 Q in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns