Gather Comprehensive ‎#482

482. Jesus Shall Reign

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 ev'ry morning sacrifice.

3 People and realms of ev'ry 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'ner leap to lose his chains;
The weary find eternal rest,
And all who suffer want are blest.

5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring
Blessing and honor 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, 1674-1748 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  Job 3:17-18
  ;
  Psalm 19:4-6
  ;
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Seasons and Feasts: Ascension; Seasons and Feasts: Christ the King; Holy Name

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton, c. 1710-1793
• Meter: LM
• Key: C Major