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377. Jesus shall reign where'er the sun

1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does his successive journeys run;
His Kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane 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 People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on His love with sweetest song;
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on His Name.

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

5 Let every creature rise and bring
Peculiar honors to our King;
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud Amen!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1719)
Meter: L. M.
Publication Date: 1950
Scripture:
Topic: The Kingdom of God on Earth: Missions; Christ: Conqueror, The; Christ: Praise to Christ (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: DUKE STREET
Composer: John Hatton, d. 1793
Meter: L. M.
Key: A Major



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