Psalm 97

Verse 1

Jehovah reigns! O earth, rejoice; Ye ransom'd isles, exalt your voice; Make every hill and vale around, Responsive to the welcome sound.

Verse 2

Though far remov'd from mortal eye, He reigns in glorious majesty; Himself in awful clouds conceal'd, His truth, His justice stands reveal'd.

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

Yes, Jesus reigns! the Gospel's light Beams with mild radiance on our sight; And fallen man, redeem'd, forgiven, May lift his heart, his hopes to Heaven.

Verse 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!