Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#172

172. Psalm 97

1. Jehovah reigns! O Earth, rejoice;
Ye ransomed isles, exalt your voice;
Make ev'ry hill and vale around,
Responsive to the welcome sound.

2. Tho' far remov'd from mortal eye,
He reigns in glorious majesty;
Himself in darkened clouds concealed,
His truth, His justice stands revealed.

3. Avenging lightning from the gloom,
His bold, presumptuous foes consume;
But mercy's voice, in gentlest strains,
Tells ev'ry clime, Jehovah reigns.

4. Yes, Jesus reigns! the gospel's light
Beams with mild radiance on our sight;
And fallen souls, redeemed, forgiv'n,
May lift their hearts, his hopes to Heav'n.

5. Oh, then obey his sacred Word,
All ye who love and fear the Lord:
Go, publish through his wide domains
The glorious truth—Jehovah reigns!

Text Information

• First Line: Jehovah reigns! O Earth, rejoice
• Title: Psalm 97
• Paraphraser: Harriet Auber (1829)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Psalm 97
• Topic: Resurrection: [Ascension]
• Notes: Paraphrased by English poet Harriet Auber, from Spirit of the Psalms (1829), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: ABENDS
• Composer: Herbert S. Oakeley (1873)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8
• Incipit: 51766 432
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Tune ABENDS by Edinburgh organist-professor Herbert S. Oakeley, from the Church of Ireland’s Church Hymnal (1873).