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Jesus Shall Reign

By Keith & Kristyn Getty

2,145 views Jun 25, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Keith & Kristyn Getty's 'Jesus Shall Reign' is a modern arrangement of Isaac Watts' classic hymn celebrating the universal and eternal reign of Jesus Christ. The song envisions His kingdom spreading across the earth, bringing freedom, rest, and blessing to all people. It calls every creature to offer praise and honor to the King, with angels and earth joining in worship. The lyrics emphasize Christ's justice, faithfulness, and the joy of His everlasting dominion.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Jesus shall reign where?er the sun

Does its successive journeys run

His kingdom stretch from shore to shore

Till sun shall rise and set no more


Blessings abound where?er He reigns

The pris?ner leaps to lose his chains

The weary find eternal rest

And all the sons of want are blessed


CHORUS:

To our King be highest praise

Rising through eternal days

Just and faithful He shall reign:

Jesus shall reign!


People and realms of every tongue

Dwell on His love with sweetest song

And infant voices shall proclaim

Their early blessings on His name


To our King be highest praise

Rising through eternal days

Just and faithful He shall reign:

Jesus shall reign!


Let every creature rise and bring

Blessing and honor to our King

Angels descend with songs again

And earth repeat the loud amen!

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