Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E145

E145. Thy Scepter, Jesus, Shall Extend

1 Thy scepter, Jesus, shall extend
As far as day prevaileth;
Thy glorious kingdom, without end,
Shall stand when all else faileth.
Thy blessed Name shall be confessed,
And round Thy cross forever blest,
Shall kings and people gather.

2 The child that's born to Thee we take,
To Thee in death we hasten;
In joy we often Thee forsake,
But not when sorrows chasten.
Where truth and virtue are oppressed,
Where sorrow dwells, pain and unrest,
Thy help alone availeth.

3 Come, Jesus, then, in weal and woe,
In life and death be near us;
Thy grace upon our hearts bestow,
And let Thy Spirit cheer us.
For ev'ry conflict strength afford,
And gather us in peace, O Lord,
When all the world Thou judgest.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy scepter, Jesus, shall extend
• Title: Thy Scepter, Jesus, Shall Extend
• Author: Franz Michael Franzen
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. 8 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Missions

Tune Information

• Name: ES IST GEWISSLICH AN DER ZEIT
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 8 8 7.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Origin Uncertain, 1535