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Thy God reigneth

Representative Text

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!"


Source: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #69

Author: Fred S. Shepherd

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Text Information

First Line: Trembling soul, beset by fears
Title: Thy God reigneth
Author: Fred S. Shepherd
Meter: 7.4.7.4.7.7.7
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #6724
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Alexander's Gospel Songs No. 2 #20

Alexander's Hymns No. 2 #146

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Alexander's Hymns No. 3 #199

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Alexander's Male Choir #8

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Alexander's New Revival Hymns #78

Chautauqua Hymns & Songs #d81

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Christian Endeavor Edition of Sacred Songs No. 1 #107

Clayton's Collection of Choir Melodies No. 2 #52

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Hymns of the Christian Life #376

Hymns, Psalms and Gospel Songs with Responsive Readings #d408

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Hymns, Psalms and Gospel Songs #426

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Ideal Sunday School Hymns #65

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Immanuel's Praise #74

Life Songs No. 2 #d291

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Montreat Hymns #426

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Sacred Songs No. 1 #107

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Small Church Music #3669

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Songs of the Assembly #21

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The Cyber Hymnal #6724

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The Gospel Choir No. 2 #106

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The Gospel Hymn Book #146

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The Greatest Hymns #272

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The Service Hymnal #487

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Trinity Hymnal #670

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Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #69

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Worship and Praise #40

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