Jesus Shall Reign

Tune: Duke Street · Meter 8 8 8 8

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 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.

Words: Isaac Watts (1674–1748)
Music: John Hatton (1710–1793); setting by unknown
Scripture: Zech 9:9-10, Ps 72:8, Rev 22:3-5, 15:3-4, 1Cor 15:22-28, Is 9:6-7, Mk 1:34-39
Public domain. From the Open Hymnal Project.