Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #404 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 72 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Reign of Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christian year--Reign of Christ; God--Kingdom of; Spread of the Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun