Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship ‎#296

296. Jesus Shall Reign

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

5 Let all the people rise and bring
their special 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
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Going Forth: Recessional Hymns; Praise and Thanksgiving: Songs to Remember the Work of the Son; The Going Forth: Recessional Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton (1793)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major