Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#274

274. Jesus shall reign where'er the sun

1 Jesus shall reign where're the sun
Doth his successive journeys run;
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till suns shall rise and set no more.

2 For Him shall endless prayer be made,
And praises throng to crown His head;
His name like sweet perfume shall rise,
With every morning sacrifice.

3 Peoples and realms of every tongue
Dwell on His love with sweetest song;
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their young hosannas to His name.

4 Blessings abound where're He reigns;
The prisoner leaps to lose his chains;
The weary find eternal rest,
And all the sons of want are blest.

5 Where He displays His healing power,
Death and the curse are known no more;
In Him the tribes of Adam boast
More blessings than their father lost.

6 Let every creature rise, and bring
Its grateful honours to our King;
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth prolong the joyful strain.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
• Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Gospel: Spread of; Universal: Reign of Christ; Jesus (See also Christ): Universal Kingdom; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Progress and triumph of; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Universal; Nations: Submitting to God; Prisoners, set free; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ)

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: J. Hatton, d. 1793
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major