Jesus Reigns

1 Hear the royal proclamation,
The glad tidings of salvation,
Publishing to every creature,
To the ruined sons of nature;

Refrain:
Jesus reigns, he reigns victorious,
Over heaven and earth most glorious, Jesus reigns.

2 See the royal banner flying,
Hear the heralds loudly crying,
"Rebel sinners, royal favor
Now is offered by the Savior." [Refrain]

3 Hear, ye sons of wrath and ruin,
Who have wrought your own undoing,
Here is life and free salvation,
Offered to the whole creation. [Refrain]

4 Turn unto the Lord most holy,
Shun the paths of vice and folly;
Turn, or you are lost for ever,
O! now turn to God the Savior. [Refrain]

The Southern Harmony, 1835

• MIDI file from The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #146