African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#289

289. Jesus Shall Reign

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 To Him shall endless prayer be made,
And praises throng to crown His head;
His Name like sweet perfume shall rise
With ev'ry morning sacrifice.

3 People and realms of ev'ry 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 pris'ner leaps to lose his chains;
The weary find eternal rest,
And all who suffer want are blest.

5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring
Blessing and honor to our King;
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus shall reign wher'er the sun
• Title: Jesus Shall Reign
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:31
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ: His Name; Worship and Adoration
• Notes: For a higher key, see #276

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton, c. 1710-1793
• Meter: LM
• Key: C Major