190. Jesus Reigns, Let Us Adore Him

1. Jesus reigns, let us adore Him,
All that lives doth bow before Him,
God lays all things at His feet;
Every tongue shall be confessing,
Jesus Christ as Lord professing, -
Honor Him as it is meet.

2. Only through His mediation
Wondrously we have salvation,
By His pain and sorrow won.
Lo, here is life’s revelation,
Our eternal reclamation
Is declared by God’s own Son!

3. Hear the hymn and learn the story:
Christ doth lead His own to glory!
Grace and peace He giveth thee.
Lo, He death and hell defieth:
“Death, where is thy sting?” He crieth,
“Grave, where is thy victory?”

4. Nor does His dear Church so holy
Have these gracious blessings solely, -
She has Him as Head, who lives!
With His blood the Savior bought her,
As His heavenly Bride He sought her,
And she lives, for she believes.

5. All your hearts to Him surrender,
All your burdens to Him tender,
Tell Him every care and need!
In His wounds find your restoring;
He the balm of grace is pouring,
Endless riches gives indeed!

6. Haste, then! Shame and care, O leave it!
Seek ye grace? ‘Tis yours, receive it!
Seek ye life? Pray Him who lives!
Sinners, you He justifieth;
Grace to no one He denieth;
Everlasting gain He gives.


7. Here the ransomed souls shall treasure
All His good in boundless measure,
And praise God in full accord.
Hallowed words! Most precious teaching!
Unto all the world out-reaching,
Sweet Evangel of our Lord!

8. Though each one his cross must carry,
‘Tis not long that sorrows harry;
Soon these days of pain are past.
Then be patient, gladness follows,
Naught shall harm whom Jesus hallows,
He shall dwell with Him at last.

9. Wealth and honor here may fail us,
Pain and sorrow may assail us,
Yet shall scorn and death be gain!
Though men threaten, though there’s danger,
All things are to him a stranger
Who this Treasure would obtain!

10. Open is the heavenly portal
That leads into life immortal,
To all who hope in His grace!
Well they know the time is nearing
When, before their King appearing
They shall see Him face to face.

11. Ye, His servants, sing His glory;
All ye righteous, tell His story;
Ye who bear the palms, rejoice;
Sing, all ye redeemed and crownéd;
Sing, ye choir where He is thronéd,
Praise His name with harp and voice!

12. Even we, though lowly, name Him;
We believing, shall acclaim Him,
While we walk as pilgrims here.
Christ doth reign! Let us adore Him!
All that live shall bow before Him,
Honor, love, and praise Him there.