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Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun

Isaac Watts (1719) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 15:18

Verse 1

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun does its successive journeys run, his kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more.

Verse 2

To him shall endless prayer be made, and praises throng to crown his head. His name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice.

Verse 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.

Verse 4

Blessings abound where'er he reigns: the prisoners leap to lose their chains, the weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blest.

Verse 5

Let every creature rise and bring the highest honors to our King, angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 15:18

Reference 2

  • exodus 30:7

Reference 3

  • 2-samuel 23:1-7

Reference 4

  • job 3:17-18

Reference 5

  • psalms 5:11-12

Reference 6

  • psalms 8:2

Reference 7

  • psalms 10:16

Reference 8

  • psalms 19:4-9

Reference 9

  • psalms 42

Reference 10

  • psalms 45:6