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Reigning in This Life

D. S. Warner • English

Primary Scripture: Romans 5:17

Verse 1

Do you triumph, O my brother, Over all this world of sin? In each storm of tribulation, Does your Jesus reign within?

Chorus

I am reigning, sweetly reigning, Far above this world of strife; In my blessed, loving Savior, I am reigning in this life.

Verse 2

One we hail as King immortal, He did earth and hell subdue; And bequeathing us His glory, We are kings anointed, too.

Chorus

I am reigning, sweetly reigning, Far above this world of strife; In my blessed, loving Savior, I am reigning in this life.

Verse 3

Shall we then by sin be humbled? Must we yield to any foe? No, by heaven’s gift we’re reigning Over all this world below.

Chorus

I am reigning, sweetly reigning, Far above this world of strife; In my blessed, loving Savior, I am reigning in this life.

Verse 4

Oh, what grace and high promotion, That in Jesus I should be Raised from sin to royal honor, Even reigning, Lord, with Thee.

Chorus

I am reigning, sweetly reigning, Far above this world of strife; In my blessed, loving Savior, I am reigning in this life.

Verse 5

All this life is blissful sunshine, Earth is subject at our feet; Heaven pours its richest blessings Round our throne of love complete.

Chorus

I am reigning, sweetly reigning, Far above this world of strife; In my blessed, loving Savior, I am reigning in this life.

Verse 6

Then we’ll sing and shout the story, Of the wondrous blood divine; Full salvation, glory, glory! I am reigning all the time.

Chorus

I am reigning, sweetly reigning, Far above this world of strife; In my blessed, loving Savior, I am reigning in this life.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • romans 5:17
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