Trinity Hymnal ‎#670

670. Thy God Reigneth!

1 Trembling soul, beset by fears,
"Thy God reigneth!"
Look above and dry thy tears:
"Thy God reigneth!"
Though thy foes with pow'r assail,
Naught against thee shall prevail;
Trust in him - he'll never fail:
"Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!"

2 Sinful soul, thy debt is paid;
"Thy God reigneth!"
On the Lord thy sins were laid;
"Thy God reigneth!"
On the cross of Calvary,
Jesus shed his blood for thee,
From all sin to set thee free:
"Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!"

3 Seeking soul, to Jesus turn;
"Thy God reigneth!"
None that seek him will he spurn;
"Thy God reigneth!"
Wand'ring sheep the Shepherd seeks,
And when found he ever keeps,
For "he slumbers not nor sleeps":
"Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!"

4 Join, ye saints, the truth proclaim,
"Thy God reigneth!"
Shout it forth with glad acclaim,
"Thy God reigneth!"
Zion, wake! the morn is nigh,
See it break from yonder sky;
Loud and clear the watchmen cry:
"Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!"

5 Church of Christ, awake, awake!
"Thy God reigneth!"
Forward, then, fresh courage take:
"Thy God reigneth!"
Soon, descending from his throne,
He shall claim thee for his own;
Sin shall then be overthrown:
"Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!"

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Trembling soul, beset by fears
• Title: Thy God Reigneth!
• Author: Fred S. Shepherd
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 52:7
• Topic: Blessed Hope; God: Sovereignty of; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Invitation; Seeking: Christ of God Seeking Man; Trust in God

Tune Information

• Name: [Trembling soul, beset by fears]
• Composer: James McGranahan, 1840-1907
• Key: B♭ Major