1 Trembling soul, beset by fears,
Thy God reigneth!
Look above and dry thy tears:
Thy God reigneth!
Though thy foes with pow'r assail,
Naught against thee shall prevail;
Trust in him, he'll never fail:
Thy God reigneth! Thy God reigneth!
2 Sinful soul, thy debt is paid;
Thy God reigneth!
On the Lord thy sins were laid;
Thy God reigneth!
On the cross of Calvary,
Jesus shed his blood for thee,
From all sin to set thee free:
Thy God reigneth! Thy God reigneth!
3 Seeking soul, to Jesus turn;
Thy God reigneth!
None that seek him will he spurn;
Thy God reigneth!
Wand'ring sheep the Shepherd seeks,
And when found he ever keeps,
For he slumbers not nor sleeps:
Thy God reigneth! Thy God reigneth!
4 Join, ye saints, the truth proclaim,
Thy God reigneth!
Shout it forth with glad acclaim,
Thy God reigneth!
Zion, wake! the morn is nigh,
See it break from yonder sky;
Loud and clear the watchmen cry:
Thy God reigneth! Thy God reigneth!
5 Church of Christ, awake, awake!
Thy God reigneth!
Forward, then, fresh courage take:
Thy God reigneth!
Soon, descending from his throne,
He shall claim thee for his own;
Sin shall then be overthrown:
Thy God reigneth! Thy God reigneth!