Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #96 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does His successive journeys run;
His kingdom spread from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2 To Him shall endless prayer be made,
And endless praises 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
His grateful honors to our King:
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud amen!
Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Praise; Holy Scripture; Missions; Peace Scripture: Psalm 72 Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign