Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#479

479. 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 children's 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 blest.

5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring
Their joyful praises 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: 2003
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Holy Name; Kingdom/Reign of God; Morning; Praise

Tune Information

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