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!"
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Trembling soul, beset by fears |
| Title: | Thy God Reigneth! |
| Author: | Fred S. Shepherd, 1840-1907 |
| Meter: | 7.4.7.4.7.7.7. |
| Scripture: | Isaiah 52:7 |
| Topic: | Invitation; Trust in God; God: His Sovereignty2 more... |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | THY GOD REIGNETH |
| Composer: | James McGranahan, 1840-1907 |
| Meter: | 7.4.7.4.7.7.7. |
| Key: | B♭ Major |