For the Lord reigneth

For the Lord reignethOver the universe,All He sustaineth,All things His praise rehearse,The host of angels round Him dwelling,Psalter and harp of His Praise are telling.

Rise then, ye nations,Cast off your mournfulness;Into His pasturesWill ye not gladly press?For there His Word abroad is sounded,Pardon for sinners, and grace unbounded.

Richly he feeds us,Always and everywhere;Gently He leads usWith a true Father's care;The late and early rains He sends us,Daily His blessing, His love attends Us.

Sing we His praisesWho is thus merciful;Christendom raisesSongs to His glorious rule!Rejoice! no foe shall now alarm us,He will protect us, and who can harm us?

Now let us loudlyPraise God, the Merciful;Christendom proudlyTells of His glorious rule;Gently He bids thee come before Him,Haste then, O Israel, now adore Him!